About this job
You will work as part of the administration support staff team and will be responsible for operating the regional switchboard and providing day to day reception and clerical support in relation to the administration of the office.
You should be able to work to deadlines and under pressure. You will have a high standard of accuracy and be confident in using your own initiative. You will have contact with members, activists, external organisations and all levels of regional and national staff.
Whilst office experience and knowledge of standard office equipment is essential, you must also have good telephone and communication skills (written and verbal) and be able to deal with calls in a sensitive and positive manner. You will need to be able to work in a team environment and provide general clerical assistance when required.
Commitment to the trade union movement and the aims and values of UNISON is essential.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the general application form and monitoring forms (under “Documents”) and see job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
The closing date for applications is 28 April 2022 at 5pm.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email
Interview date and time will be notified by email and will take place by Microsoft Teams
Please send completed forms together with Recruitment and Disability Monitoring, email to m.bradford@unison.co.uk quoting Ref: R5/20A.
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.
