About this job
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, retaining and organising members who work in the care sector and in schools within Hertfordshire.
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 a knowledge of trade unionism and our union’s values.
Your office will be in Chelmsford but you may be asked to travel within the region if required including to our regional office in Bury St Edmunds. There may also be an occasional requirement to travel to London for meetings/training as required.
As the work includes focus on schools within the Hertfordshire area it will not be possible to take significant annual leave during term time.
The successful candidate will need to be flexible with their working hours. Reaching members who work in care can be challenging during “office hours” so the successful candidate may be required to work in the evening and occasionally at weekends.
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).
Completed applications should be sent to Ruth Adlam by email r.adlam@unison.co.uk or by post to Church Lane House, Church Lane, Chelmsford Essex CM1 1NH. Please ensure you quote the job reference(s) on your application form.
The closing date for applications is Monday 6th March 2023 at 5pm.
Interviews will be held in the Chelmsford regional office on Monday 20th March 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.
