About this job
In these challenging times, protecting our members in public services and encouraging non-members to join a powerful collective voice is more critical than ever. Are you someone who excels in listening, problem-solving, and engaging with people? Do you have the determination to make a meaningful difference in others’ lives?
The Branch Support & Organising Fund Local Organiser is a new and exciting role designed to take Unison’s organising objectives forward across the region.
UNISON is looking for enthusiastic, flexible, and resourceful individuals to support the Greater London Region with a range of organising projects. The first projects will focus on organising and recruitment within NHS employers, with future projects focussed on UNISON’s key priorities.
The role will focus principally upon the recruitment and retention of members, as well as identifying new reps and campaigning to make a difference in the public sector.
The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in one-to-one communication, problem-solving, persuasion, perseverance, and self-motivation. While previous experience as a recruiter, organiser, or campaigner within a trade union or community organisation is desirable, transferrable skills are also highly valued. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of our union’s values and objectives.
The successful candidates will need to be flexible with their working hours. Reaching members who work in these environments can be challenging during “office hours” so the successful candidate may be required to work in the evening, early mornings and occasionally at weekends. UNISON has a range of policies to support a healthy work/life balance.
The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills in one-to-one communications, recruitment, organising and campaigning. This workforce is predominately Spanish Speaking and competency in communicating with this workforce would be preferable however it is not essential and we welcome other applications.
You will need to be able to travel in and around London.
The Greater London Region prides itself on its diverse membership. In 2023, we celebrated the Year of the Black Worker, and this year, UNISON’s priority is the Year of the LGBT+ Worker campaign. We aim to represent the entire public sector in our multicultural city and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This ensures our union truly reflects our members, the community, and public sector workers, reaching those who need us most.
We support and encourage applications from Black, Asian and other backgrounds, if you want to find out more, why not come along to one of our drop-in sessions to find out about the role and hear what a typical day looks like in the life of a UNISON Organiser, on:
- Wednesday 24 July | 17:30 – 18:30 | online via microsoft teams – https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/af067bba-4683-4698-93cb-c13f4db83f8b@d7c21edf-d541-49a4-9f5a-7737832d42c7
- Tuesday 6 August | 17:30 – 18:30 | In person at UNISON Centre, Euston, London – https://forms.office.com/e/ALBY46b15D
If you are interested in joining one of these sessions please use the links to sign up:
If you can’t make it, don’t worry, you don’t need to attend one of these sessions to apply. Please note attendance does not guarantee an interview or job, but we provide advice and support.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please see the job description and person specification below and download and complete the Area and Local application form, and disability and recruitment monitoring forms (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 Form should be sent by email to GreaterLondonHR@unison.co.uk, quoting ref: R3/BSOF03T
The closing date for completed applications is 12 Noon on Friday 16 August 2024
Interviews are likely to be held on 2nd and 3rd September 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.