About this job
The post holder will provide secretarial and administrative support either to a team of Regional Organising Staff or to members of the Regional Management Team including: –
- full use of UNISON’s IT applications
- assisting with general office and clerical duties
- providing administrative support for meetings to the team and individual members of staff
- assisting in providing basic advice and assistance on UNISON services and activities
- assisting with the maintenance of UNISON’s membership and CASE management records
- participating occasionally in the recruitment and retention of UNISON members
The person
You need to have: –
- the ability to provide comprehensive support at all levels
- the ability to touch type at speed (50 wpm or above) with precision and accuracy
- the ability to use Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- the ability to draft correspondence and other documentation including agendas and minutes and to be able to take detailed notes at meetings/investigations
- the ability to work on own initiative and as a team member providing support to the team as and when necessary
- knowledge of and commitment to the trade union movement and the values of UNISON
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General application form and monitoring forms and see job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.
Please send completed application forms to Y_Hpersonnel@unison.co.uk by Tuesday 21st September 2021.
It is anticipated that interviews will be taking place at our Leeds office on Monday 4th October 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.
