About this job
UNISON Eastern Region is currently seeking a full-time permanent Area Organiser to work with members and branches in the Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambs Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a positive campaigning union and make a difference to people’s lives.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, flexible, and resourceful individual with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You will be responsible for developing and delivering recruitment and organising initiatives, campaigns and projects in our branches, training and developing stewards, undertaking case work, advising, supporting, and mentoring branch officers and stewards in representation and negotiation.
To be considered for this role, you must have a sound understanding of trade unions and their objectives, as well as a good understanding of UNISON’s policies and objectives. You will also need to have excellent presentation skills and communication skills, both face-to-face and written.
As an Area Organiser, you will be required to travel within the Eastern region and to UNISON Centre in London for meetings/training as required.
How to apply
If you are people orientated with the determination to make a difference, please download, and complete the Area Organiser application form (under ‘Documents’).
Please note that ONLY the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team and help us to continue to grow our organisation.
See job description and person specification (under ‘Documents’).
The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be sent to Ruth Adlam by email to r.adlam@unison.co.uk or by post to Church Lane House, Church Lane, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1NH, quoting Ref R1/59
Closing date for applications is 5pm on 25th May
Interviews will take place on 14th June in Bury St Edmunds
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.
