About this job
UNISON Northern Region is currently recruiting to 3 x Area Organiser posts.
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. Why not come along to one of our drop-in sessions to find out more about the role and hear what a typical day looks like in the life of an Area Organiser, on Tuesday 27 February 4.00 – 6.00 pm at the UNISON Office, 140-150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6TH (refreshments will be provided). If you are interested in joining one of these sessions please contact Allison Jackson a.jackson2@unison.co.uk beforehand.
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 and monitoring forms (under “Documents”) and see job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Please note that only the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.
Please e-mail 1 copy of the completed form along with Recruitment and Disability monitoring forms to n.vacancies@unison.co.uk. Or alternatively post 1 copy of the forms to: Reception, UNISON Northern, 140-150 Pilgrim St., Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6TH quoting ref: R4/22, R4/24 and R4/86. The closing date for completed applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 11 March 2024.
Interviews will be held at the UNISON Regional Office on: Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 March 2024.
Applicants who have been short listed will be notified by: 18 or 19 March 2024.
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.
