About this job
Assistant National Officers in the equality team work with National Officers to deliver UNISON’s equality work at a national level. They work on an ambitious programme of policies to address equality at work, in our union and across society. They assist national officers in providing advice and guidance to the union; support recruitment and organising initiatives; and arrange meetings and seminars, including meetings of UNISON’s national equality committees.
You will need an understanding of the barriers faced by UNISON members in the workplace and how unions can help to overcome them. You will have good presentation and communication skills and experience of producing reports and bulletins. You will have an understanding of equality and democracy and be committed to the work of trade unions.
UNISON is committed to a healthy work/life balance. This job involves occasional evening and weekend work and some UK travel. You will receive time off in lieu for work outside the usual working week.
If you have the knowledge, passion and dedication to join our work for equality.
How to apply
To apply for either or both of these jobs, please download and complete the General application form (under “Documents”). See job description and person specification (under “Documents”)
Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.
Please send a copy of the completed application form along with Recruitment and Disability monitoring form to Gloria Orosungunleka, g.orosungunleka@unison.co.uk, quoting the reference of the post you are applying for.
Completed application forms must be received by no later than 12 noon on Friday 5th August 2022.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 17 August 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.
