About this job
There has never been a more important time to protect our members in the public services and encourage those that are not members to join a powerful voice. Are you a people person with good listening and problem-solving skills? Do you possess the determination to make a difference to people’s lives?
UNISON is looking for enthusiastic, flexible, and resourceful individuals to support the Cymru Wales region with a range of baseline and strategic organising projects. The role will focus principally upon the recruitment and retention of members, as well as identifying new activists.
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.
You will need to be able to travel to and within Cymru Wales region.
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 along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring 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 Wednesday 3, May 2023.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 16 May 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 28 April at 1.00pm to 2pm
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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.
