About this job
UNISON is the lead union in Local Government, with 600,000 members across a broad range of occupations and employers. We have the lead role in negotiating, coordinating and organising pay and conditions of service. The union and its members are facing unprecedented times. As a strategic centre we provide the necessary support and tools for our branches and regions to defend jobs, services and pay and conditions at a local level and campaign with service users.
The Assistant National Officer posts are crucial to the work of the Local Government Service Group Team and will work on a range of campaigns and issues. The post holders will work with National Officers, developing campaigns, producing materials, providing advice and guidance, carrying out research, organising training courses, meetings and other events, and the democratic structures of the union. They will link these activities to the recruitment and organisation of members and representatives. They will ensure the smooth running of committees and forums and will draft papers for committees.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the General application form (under “Documents”). See job description and person specification (under “Documents”)
Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.
Please send a copy of the completed application form along with Recruitment and Disability monitoring form to Indira Patel i.patel@unison.co.uk quoting ref: BNE/51T.
Completed application forms must be received by no later than 5pm on Thursday 3 March 2022.
Interviews will be held on Friday 11 March.
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.
