About this job
UNISON is Britain’s leading trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public services, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ 1200 staff, approximately 370 at our national centre in Euston, central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.
We employ 1200 staff, approximately 370 at our national centre in Euston, central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.
The South West Region covers the counties of Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Devon and Cornwall as well as the former Avon area. We have around 85,000 members and are spread across four offices. This post is based in our Bristol Office and is the team leader for our administration team as well as managing the day to day running of the office and managing the office cleaner. This post also will carry responsibility for supporting the Regional Management Team based in Bristol and may therefore involve specialist administrative functions such as:
- Line management of office based staff and effective provision of administration services
- Case management system and process, alerting Regional Manager where timescales may be breached, if appropriate
- Support to Regional Manager in provision of administrative support, maintaining confidentiality in all staffing matters
- Arranging Conferences and events as required
- Maintaining regional wide records in areas such as Health and Safety or Learning and Development
- Ensuring office is run effectively and supervising ordering and supplies, checking that invoices are processed in a timely manner
- Management of a petty cash account and responsibility for maintaining records according to UNISON financial orders
- Overall responsibility for the building and grounds, with support from Systems Management colleagues. This includes arranging for repairs and maintenance, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and supervising the use of conference rooms by staff, UNISON Branches and external organisations
- Office health and safety manager and works with regional health and safety manager to deliver high levels of compliance across the region
- Advice to administration team colleagues on effective use of IT systems and acts as link to IT Service Desk for office based issues
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General application form and monitoring forms (under “Documents”).
See the job brief, job description and person specification (under “Documents”)
Please submit three copies of your completed application form.
Completed application forms must be received by Julie Williams at sw.jobs@unison.co.uk or by post to UNISON House, Emperor Way, Exeter, EX1 3QS along with recruitment and Disability Monitoring forms, quoting reference R10/35.
Please note that ONLY the General application form will be accepted.
The closing date for completed applications is on 13 February 2023 by 5pm.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an Interview on 22th February 2023.
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.
