About this job
Our public services are under major threat. Our members are working under extreme pressure but actively campaigning for fairer workplaces. We are looking for a new organiser to work in long term projects recruiting new members, motivating them to take an active role in our campaigns, and identifying new activists. Until the end of 2024, these projects will be within NHS employers.
The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills in one-to-one communications, recruitment, organising and campaigning. Previous experience as a recruiter, organiser and campaigner within a trade union or community organisation would also be desirable. You will also ned to demonstrate and knowledge of trade unionism and our union’s values.
You will need to be prepared to travel within the region as required including to our regional offices in Bury St Edmunds and Chelmsford and to London on an occasional basis for training or other purposes.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Local Organiser application form. Please note that ONLY the Local Organiser application form will be accepted. See job description and person specification (under ‘Documents’).
The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring forms should be sent to recruitment.eastern@unison.co.uk, quoting the job reference: R1/BSOF107T.
Completed application forms must be received by no later than 5pm on Thursday 8th February 2024.
Interviews will take place on the 19th and 23rd February 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.
