About this job
UNISON is the UK’s largest trade union with over 1.3 million members, with over 90,000 in Cymru Wales. 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 new organisers who will focus on recruiting new members in schools, social care and other area across Wales, motivating them to take an active role in our campaigns, and identifying new activists. This role will require travel across Wales as the organisers will be visiting sites to further our Wales schools forum campaigns.
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 knowledge of trade unionism and our union’s values.
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’).
Please send completed application forms to WalesHR@unison.co.uk quoting the correct post reference. Please specify which post[s] you are applying for including geographical location.
Completed application forms must be received by no later than 5pm on Friday 24 February 2023.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 March 2023 in the Cardiff regional office.
We will hold an “Intro to UNISON Cymru” session via Teams on the date below for those interested in applying for the BSOF posts to explain application process, role of BSOF organisers and UNISON in general.
Intro to UNISON session: Friday 10th Feb 2023 12 noon to 1pm
Microsoft Teams meeting
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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.
