About this job
UNISON is looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to support our growing organisation.
The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills to the role and be able to develop and deliver recruitment and organising initiatives and campaigns, train and develop stewards, undertake case work, advise, support and mentor branch officers and stewards in representation and negotiation.
You will have excellent presentation skills and communication skills, both face-to-face and on paper.
A sound understanding of trade unions and their objectives is essential and an understanding of UNISON’s objectives would be beneficial.
You will be required to live within reasonable travelling distance of the area you are asked to cover.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form. See also job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Please note that only the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.
Please email the completed application form along with Recruitment and Disability monitoring forms to c.harvey@unison.co.uk quoting the job ref number of the job you are applying for:
R9/35 – Permanent
R9/83T and R9/37T – Fixed Term (up to 6 months)
The closing date for completed applications is 5pm on Friday 3rd September 2021
Interviews will be held on: Thursday 23rd September and Friday 24th September 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.
