About this job
The Branch Support & Organising Fund Area Organiser is a new exciting role designed to take UNISON’s organising objectives forward across the region. The role will have a varied number of strategic projects working as part of a regional team. Projects include organising across Multi-Academy School Trusts, identifying and mentoring Black, Women and LGBT+ workplace leaders and developing organising campaigns to recruit new members to UNISON.
The successful candidates will bring their experience and skills in one-to-one communications, recruitment, organising and campaigning. To undertake this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of the Trade Union and Labour movement and UNISON in the South East Region in particular. previous experience as a recruiter, organiser and campaigner within a TU branch or within a similar organisation would also be desirable. You will need to be able to travel within the region and to the Regional Offices in Brighton and London as required.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the General application form (under “Documents”). See job description and person specification (under “Documents”)
Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.
The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be sent to Claire Harvey by email to c.harvey@unison.co.uk, quoting the correct ref:
Ref: R9/BSOF01T & R9/BSOF02T & R9/BSOF03T
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 19th July 2023
Interviews will be held on the 4th & 5th August 2023 in London
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.
