About this job
We have a vacancy for a permanent Senior Team Administrator.
The post will be based at the UNISON Regional Office in Leeds
The post holder will be the first-line supervisor to a number of Team Administrators and also provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Regional Secretary.
Duties will include:-
- Line-managing a number of team administrators
- Assisting the Head of Corporate Services as appropriate
- Drafting and distributing correspondence, publicity material and other information as directed.
- Providing a comprehensive committee and administrative support for a number of Committees and meetings.
- Regional IT contact using various IT applications.
- Participating in recruitment and campaign events as directed by the Head of Corporate Services and Regional Secretary.
- Assisting in providing basic advice and assistance on UNISON services and activities
- Participating as required in the recruitment and retention of UNISON members
The person: you need to have:-
- The ability and experience to supervise a small number of staff
- Excellent and proven communication skills
- The ability to provide comprehensive secretarial and admin support at all levels including the ability to touch type at speed (50 wpm or above) with precision and accuracy
- The ability to use Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- The ability to draft correspondence and other documentation including agendas and minutes and to be able to take detailed notes at meetings/investigations
- The ability to work on own initiative and as a team member providing support to a number of teams as and when necessary
- Knowledge of and commitment to the trade union movement and the values of UNISON and a commitment and understanding of equal opportunities
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General application form and monitoring forms (under “Documents”).
See the job brief, job description and person specification (under “Documents”)
The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be sent to Laraine Senior, l.senior@unison.co.uk quoting ref: R13/50
Please note that ONLY the General application form will be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 15 August 2022
It is anticipated that interviews will be taking place at our Leeds office on Wednesday 21 September 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.
