About this job
UNISON is currently recruiting permanent Local Organiser (Learning & Development). The post will be based in the UNISON regional office at Quayside House, Canal Wharf, Leeds but the job will require travelling across the region.
The post will work to ensure that the learning agenda is integrated into the work of the union at national, regional and branch level by recruiting and training Union Learning reps and promoting learning activity with workers especially maths, English and digital skills to underrepresented groups.
You will support the regional education team and branches to promote a learning culture in workplaces, promote and help set up a range of learning activities including learning and recruitment stalls, promotional events, workshops and other activities.
You will have excellent presentation and communication skills, both face-to-face and on paper.
A sound understanding of trade unions and their objectives is essential along with a good understanding and appreciation of the link between learning and union organising.
You will need to be able to travel within the region as required and attend meetings / training at the UNISON Centre, London.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form and monitoring forms and see job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Please note that only the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.
The completed application form as well as recruitment and disability monitoring forms should be returned by email to Y_Hpersonnel@unison.co.uk quoting reference R13/117.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 8th July 2021.
Interviews will be held in via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 14th July 2021.
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.
