North West Region – Local Organiser x2

Applications for this job are now closed


The North West Region is currently recruiting one permanent and one fixed term Local Organiser to work with our branches to co-ordinate and lead the union’s organising agenda across the region.
Region
North West
Location
Manchester Office
Starting salary
£29,778 per annum, plus £2,933 annual subsistence allowance
Closing date
21 September 2022
Hours
35 hours
Contract type
Full time, fixed term
Contract length
1 x Fixed term post for up to 30th June 2023 (subject to one months notice) and 1 permanent post
Reference
R6/135 - Permanent Post and R6/128T Fixed Term post

About this job

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 the North West Region 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 to the Regional Centre (in Manchester) and also possibly to London for meetings/training as required.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form and monitoring forms (under “Documents”) and see job description and person specification (under “Documents”).

Please note that only the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted. 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 21 September 2022 at 5 pm.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 12 October 2022.

Interviews will take place 19 October 2022

Please send completed forms together with Recruitment and Disability Monitoring, email to northwest.recruitment@unison.co.uk quoting the ref: R6/135 or R6/128T, by 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.

Disability Confident Committed
Mindful employer

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