About this job
UNISON is the UK’s largest trade union with over 1.3 million members, with almost 80,000 in the Eastern region. Our members are people working in the public services, for private contractors providing public services and essential utilities.
High inflation and rocketing energy bills mean most public service workers are worried how they are going to afford to feed their family and heat their home in the weeks ahead. UNISON is campaigning for a real-terms pay rise for all of its members.
We are looking for a new organiser who will focus on recruiting new members, motivating them to take an active role in our campaigns, and identifying new activists. The organiser will be working in further education colleges and schools that are part of Multi-Academy Trusts.
The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills in one-to-one communications, recruitment, organising and campaigning. Previous experience as a recruiter, organiser and campaigner within a trade union or community organisation would also be desirable. You will also need to demonstrate and knowledge of trade unionism and our union’s values.
Your office will be in Bury St Edmunds but you may be asked to work across the county of Norfolk. There may also be an occasional requirement to work in other counties in the East of England and also possibly to London for meetings/training as required.
As your work is focussed on schools and colleges, it will not be possible to take significant annual leave during term time.
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 r.adlam@unison.co.uk
The closing date for applications is 1 October 2022 at 5 pm.
Interviews will be held on 12 or 13 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.
