Yorkshire and Humberside Region – Local Organiser

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Our public services are under major threat. Our members are working under extreme pressure but actively campaigning for services and jobs.
Region
Yorkshire and Humberside
Starting salary
£29,778 per annum plus £2,933 Annual Subsistence Allowance
Closing date
27 March 2022
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time, permanent
Reference
R13/86

About this job

UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside Region is looking for a permanent local organiser to support its organising agenda.

The successful candidate will recruit new members and work with regional organising teams, mapping membership density and campaigning to develop new activists.

To undertake this role, you will need to demonstrate an understanding of the trade union movement and previous experience as a recruiter, organiser and campaigner within a similar organisation would be an advantage.

You will need to be prepared to travel within the region as required including to our regional office in Leeds and also to London on an occasional basis for training or other purposes.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form. Please also see job description and person specification (under “Documents”).

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

Completed applications and the Recruitment and Disability monitoring forms should be returned by email to Y_Hpersonnel@unison.co.uk quoting ref: R13/86.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 27th March 2022.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Wednesday 13th April 2022 at our Leeds Regional Office.

 

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
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