About this job
We are looking to appoint a Regional Manager who will be working with the Regional Secretary as part of the Regional Management Team. A committed and dynamic individual who is ready to manage changes enabling UNISON to continue to develop and grow. Responsibilities will include:
- Working with the Regional Secretary to plan and achieve UNISON’s Regional Plan and National Objectives
- Managing and developing multi-disciplinary teams to meet UNISON’s strategic objectives of growth and organising
- Plan activities across the region to ensure effective campaigning and delivery of key services to branches and members
- Representing UNISON’s aims and objectives to a range of organisations and individuals, employers, and the media.
You must have:
- Be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills obtained within a unionised environment which include the ability to appropriately manage staff and resources
- Be able to inspire members, activists and teams of staff to pursue UNISON goals
- Have demonstrable financial management skills, including the ability to deliver programmes of activities to budget
- Public speaking skills and be an able public speaker with strong oral and written communications skills
- Well developed negotiating skills and be able to demonstrate experience in negotiations at a senior level in large employers
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, visit www.unison.org.uk/jobs download and complete the general application form (“under Resources”) only this application form will be accepted.
See job description and person specification (“under Documents”)
Please send completed application forms along with Recruitment and Disability monitoring forms via email to H.Recruitment@unison.co.uk quoting Ref No. R13/118.
Completed applications to be received by Monday 5 October 2020.
Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams on week commencing Monday 2 November 2020.
About UNISON
UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.
UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.
