About this job
Our public services are under major threat. Our members are working under extreme pressure and UNISON is actively campaigning for services and jobs.
We are seeking an Area Organiser to recruit, organise and work on a specific 12-month social care project within the region. The successful candidate will be employed to develop, coordinate and support recruitment, retention and organising initiatives in the Region. The individual will need good advocacy skills, as well as the ability where necessary to undertake related case work within an employer setting.
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 in our branches, The Area Organiser will 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. Your office will be in Leeds, but you will be expected to travel across the Yorkshire & Humberside region.
The successful candidate will need to be flexible with their working hours. Reaching members can be challenging during “office hours” so the successful candidate may be required to work in the evening, early mornings and occasionally at weekends.
To apply for this post please use the application form and person specification with particular reference to the Equalities aspect of this project.
How to apply
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Local and Area Organiser Application form (under ‘Resources’). Please note that ONLY the Local and Area Organiser Application form will be accepted. See job description and person specification (under ‘Documents’).
Please email your completed application forms to Y_Hpersonnel@unison.co.ukquoting R13/BSOF09T.
Completed application forms must be received by no later than 5pm on Thursday 21st November 2024
It is anticipated that interviews to take place in Leeds on Thursday 5th December 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.
