About this job
UNISON is Britain’s biggest trade union, with more than 1.3 million members. Our members are people working in the public services, for private contractors providing public services and in the essential utilities.
The South East Region is seeking a Senior Team Support Worker.
They will provide a full range of secretarial support to the Regional Secretary. Providing IT support for the region. Responsibility for Line management of RMS staff and secretarial staff. Duties include:
- Providing secretarial and clerical support to the Regional Secretary. Drafting and distributing correspondence, publicity material and other information, as directed.
- Providing committee and administrative support for meetings including booking and arranging venues, preparation of agendas, minute taking.
- Be the regional IT contact and Provide IT support to the Region and Branches using Microsoft and other appropriate software packages. Maintain and update the Regional web site as directed.
- Line manage Secretarial and RMS staff.
- Input, update and maintain UNISON’s Replacement Membership System (membership database RMS), CASE management and other systems. Extract statistical information as required.
- Assist Regional Managers and other staff in the administration of finance, personnel and other administrative duties including management of a cash float.
- Assist Teams in the briefing/up-date of Branches, as required, on Regional processes, campaigns and recruitment and organising activities.
- Participate in arranging and attendance at recruitment and organising activities and events as required.
- Provide basic advice and assistance on UNISON services and activities to members.
- Provide support for local and national ballots and campaigns, as appropriate.
- Provide general office and clerical duties – filing, brought forwards, internal/external post, diary appointments, switchboard relief etc.
- Support efficient and appropriate mailing, distribution and communication links between Region, Branch and Membership e.g. steward networks, user group lists etc.
- The post holder may be required from time to time to carry out similar duties that are commensurate with the grade and role.
- An understanding of Trade Unions and their objectives would be an advantage, but not essential.
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:
UNISON Centre – Ref: R9/51T
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 19 October 2023
Interviews will be held on the 7 & 8 November 2023
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.
