About this job
UNISON is the UK’s largest trade union with over 1.3 million members. Our members are people working in the public services, essential utilities and for private contractors providing public services.
The South East Region is currently recruiting a Permanent, Part Time and 3 Fixed Term Local Organisers to work with our Branches to co-ordinate and lead the union’s organising agenda across the Region. The successful candidates will bring their experience and skills in one-to-one communications, recruitment, organising 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 TU branch or within a similar organisation would also be desirable.
You will need to be able to travel within the region and also possibly to London for meetings/training as required.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Local Organiser application form (under ‘Documents’). Please note that ONLY the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted. See job description and person specification (under ‘Documents’).
The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be sent to Rob Bealey by email to r.bealey@unison.co.uk, quoting the correct ref:
- R9/85T, R9/86T and R9/97T – x3 Fixed term
- R9/89A – 1x Part Time (17.5 hours)
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 21 September 2022
Interviews will be held on Monday 3rd/Tuesday 4th October 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.
