Greater London Region – 2x Temporary Area Organisers

Applications for this job are now closed


The Greater London Region is currently recruiting 2 temporary Area Organisers, to work with our Branches to co-ordinate and lead the union’s organising agenda across the Region.
Region
Greater London
Starting salary
£52,650 per annum including London Weighting Allowance and Annual Subsistence Allowance
Closing date
9 November 2023
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time, fixed term
Contract length
2 x Temporary up to 6 months
Reference
R3/37T and R3/115T

About this job

You need to be an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to support our growing organisation. The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills to the role and be able to develop and deliver recruitment and organising initiatives and campaigns, train and develop stewards, undertake case work, advise, support and mentor branch officers and stewards in representation and negotiation.

You will have excellent presentation skills and communication skills, both face-to-face and on paper.

A sound understanding of trade unions and their objectives is essential and an understanding of UNISON’s objectives would be beneficial.

You will be required to live within reasonable travelling distance of the area you are asked to cover.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form. See also job description and person specification (under “Documents”).

Please note that only the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.

The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring forms should be sent to GreaterLondonHR@unison.co.uk quoting the appropriate job reference R3/37T and R3/115T.

The closing date for completed applications is 5 pm Thursday 9 November 2023.

It is proposed to hold interviews on Thursday 23 November 2023 (in person, Central 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.

Disability Confident Committed
Mindful employer

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