Greater London Region – Area Organiser x 3 (1 x Permanent, 2 x Fixed Term)

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UNISON is the UK’s largest trade union with over 1.3 million members, with almost 130,000 in the Greater London Region. Our members are people working in the public services, for private contractors providing public services and essential utilities.
Region
Greater London
Location
Congress House, London WC1B
Starting salary
£39,457 per annum plus £5,797 London Weighting plus £2,933 Annual Subsistence Allowance
Closing date
12 May 2022
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time
Contract length
1 x Permanent, 1 x Fixed Term up to 12 months and 1 x Fixed Term up to 6 months
Reference
Permanent - R3/36, Fixed Term - R3/30T, R3/31T

About this job

The Greater London Region is currently recruiting a permanent and 2 Fixed Term Area Organisers to work with our branches to co-ordinate and lead the union’s organising agenda across the region.

Our public services are under major threat.  Our members are working under extreme pressure but are actively campaigning for services and jobs.

The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills in one-to-one communications, recruitment, organising, negotiating and campaigning.

To undertake this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of the Trade Union and Labour movement and UNISON in particular.

Previous experience as a recruiter, organiser and campaigner within a Trade Union or within a similar organisation would also be desirable.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area 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.

The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be sent by email to greaterlondonregion@unison.co.uk. Please specify on the application form which post you are applying for:

Permanent role – R3/36

12 Months Fixed term – R3/30T

6 Months Fixed Term – R3/31T

Applications must be received by 5pm on Thursday 12th May 2022.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview at Congress House on Wednesday 25th or Thursday 26th May 2022.

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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