Northern Region – Local Organiser x2 (1x Permanent, 1x Temporary)

Applications for this job are now closed


The Northern Region is currently recruiting a permanent and temporary Local Organiser to work with our Branches to co-ordinate and lead the union’s organising agenda across the Region.
Region
Northern
Starting salary
£29,778 per annum plus £2,933 Annual Subsistence Allowance
Closing date
10 November 2021
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time
Contract length
1x Permanent, 1x Temporary (12 months)
Reference
R4/78 and R4/79T

About this job

You need to be an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to support our growing organisation. The successful candidate will demonstrate their experience and skills in one to one communications, recruitment, organising and campaigning. You will need to be able to travel within the Northern Region and to the Regional Offices (in Newcastle Upon Tyne and Middlesbrough) and possibly also to London for meetings/training as required.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form (under “Documents”)

Please note that only the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.

See job description and person specification (under “Documents”).

Please send a copy of completed forms to: Reception, UNISON Northern, 140-150 Pilgrim St., Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6TH, alternatively please e-mail northern@unison.co.uk. Please quote the Job Reference(s) you are applying for:
R4/78 – Permanent post
R4/79T – Temporary post

The closing date for completed applications is 5.00 pm Wednesday 10 November 2021.

Interviews will be held at UNISON’s Regional Office on 25 and 26 November 2021.

Applicants who have been short listed will be notified by 18 and 19 November 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.

Disability Confident Committed
Mindful employer

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