North West Region – Area Organiser

Applications for this job are now closed


The North West Region is currently recruiting an Area Organiser to work with our branches to co-ordinate and lead the union’s organising agenda across the region.
Region
North West
Location
Manchester
Starting salary
£39,457 per annum plus annual subsistence allowance (£2,933)
Closing date
17 August 2022
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time, permanent
Reference
R6/BSOF 1

About this job

You need to be an enthusiastic, flexible, and resourceful individual to support our growing organisation.  The successful candidates will bring their experience and skills to the role and be able to develop and deliver recruitment and organising initiatives and campaigns in our branches, train and develop stewards, undertake case work, advise, support and mentor branch officers and stewards in representation and negotiation.

You will have excellent presentation skills and communication skills, both face-to-face and on paper.

A sound understanding of trade unions and their objectives is essential along with a good understanding of UNISONs policies and objectives.

You will need to be able to travel within the region for meetings/training as required.

How to apply

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

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

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

  • The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 17th August 2022, by 5pm
  • Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 8 September 2022
  • Interview will be held on 15 September 2022

Please send completed forms together with Recruitment and Disability Monitoring, email to northwest.recruitment@unison.co.uk quoting the ref: R6/BSOF1

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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