Scotland Region – Temporary Area Organiser

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This is an exciting opportunity to join the UNISON Scotland Organising Team
Region
Scotland
Location
Edinburgh
Starting salary
£39,457 plus Annual Subsistence Allowance of £2,933
Closing date
14 September 2022
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time, fixed term
Contract length
Fixed Term for six months.
Reference
R7/140T

About this job

Our public services are under major threat. Our members are working under extreme pressure and UNISON is actively campaigning for services and jobs. We are seeking an Area Organiser to recruit, organise and work on a range of time-defined projects to support our campaign.

The successful candidate 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, The Area Organiser will 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 UNISON’s 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 see the job description and person specification below and download and complete the Local and Area Organiser application form, and disability and recruitment monitoring forms (under “Documents”).

Please note that only the Local and Area Organiser application form will be accepted, we do not accept CVs.

Please send completed application forms along with Recruitment and Disability monitoring forms to k.smith@unison.co.uk quoting Ref No R7/140T.

The closing date for completed applications will be 5.00pm on Wednesday 14 September 2022.

Interviews to be held in person in Glasgow on Thursday 29 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.

Disability Confident Committed
Mindful employer

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