About this job
An exciting opportunity to work in a busy trade union office, providing administrative support across the Southwest Region and engaging with UNISON members, activists and staff.
You will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Regional Organising staff in the Bristol Regional Office, providing services direct to our members, regions and branches. You’ll develop knowledge of issues and UNISON policy and procedures to enable you to answer a wide range of enquiries from members and activists.
You will be providing direct administrative support to the Regional Secretary, and providing support to the wider Southwest regional team, with a focus on Unison member lead groups and committees. There will also be opportunities to participate in organising campaigns and activities, alongside your admistrative duties.
Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential as is the ability to organise your own workload. You will be a team player who can work quickly and accurately to meet tight deadlines, working with sensitive data and information.
You will need excellent IT skills, including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook. You will be required to regularly use a case management system and membership database. Training on UNISON systems will be provided.
You do not have to have a Trade Union background, but you do need to have the sound understanding of the aims and values of the Trade Union movement.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the general application form and monitoring forms. See the job brief, job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be sent by email to sw.jobs@unison.co.uk quoting ref R10/86
Please note that ONLY the General application form will be accepted.
The closing date for completed applications is 5pm on Friday 18th October 2024
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an Interview on Tuesday 29th October 2024 at our central Bristol office.
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.
