Northern Region – 2 x Local Organisers

Applications for this job are now closed


The Northern Region is currently recruiting 2 Local Organiser posts (1 permanent and 1 fixed term) to work with our Branches to co-ordinate and lead the union’s organising agenda across the Region.
Region
Northern
Starting salary
£32,535 per annum plus £3,205 Annual Subsistence Allowance
Closing date
26 September 2023
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time
Contract length
1 x Permanent and 1 x Fixed Term up to 31 March 2024
Reference
Permanent - R4/83 , Temporary - R4/78T

About this job

Have you ever thought about working for UNISON, the largest public sector union in the UK.  You need to be an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to support our growing organisation.

The successful candidate will demonstrate their experience and skills in one to one communications, recruitment, organising and campaigning. You will need to be able to travel within the Northern Region and to the Regional Offices (in Newcastle Upon Tyne and Middlesbrough) and possibly also to London for meetings/training as required.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and 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 a copy of completed forms to: Reception, UNISON Northern, 140-150 Pilgrim St., Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6TH quoting Job References R4/83 and R4/78T. Alternatively please e-mail n.vacancies@unison.co.uk

The closing date for completed applications is 5.00 pm Tuesday 26 September 2023.

Interviews will be held at UNISON’s Regional Office Friday 13 and Monday 16 October. Applicants who have been short listed will be notified by 6 or 9 October.

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.

Disability Confident Committed
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