About this job
There has never been a more important time to protect our members in public services and encourage those that are not members to join a powerful voice. Are you a people person with good listening and problem-solving skills? Do you possess the determination to make a difference to people’s lives?
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 leading and delivering on projects around Multi Academy Trusts and the future of Social Care. Any future projects focussed on UNISON’s key priorities.
The role will focus principally upon developing organising campaigns as well as mentoring and supporting new activists, negotiating with employers and campaigning to make a difference to public sector workers.
The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills in one-to-one communications, organising, project development and campaigning. Previous experience as a recruiter, organiser, and campaigner within a trade union or community organisation would be desirable, although you may have transferrable skills. You will also need to demonstrate understanding of trade unionism and our union’s values.
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. You will need to be able to travel in and around Greater London.
The Greater London Region prides itself on its diverse membership. In 2023, we celebrated the Year of the Black Worker, and in 2024, 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.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Local Organiser application form (under ‘Resources’). Please note that ONLY the Local Organiser application form will be accepted. See job description and person specification (under ‘Documents’).
Please send your completed application forms by emailing G@Unison.co.uk. Please ensure you quote the job ref R3/BSOF10T (FTC 24 Months) and R3/BSOF07T (FTC 11 Months) on the application form. Applications received after the deadline for any reason will not be accepted.
Completed application forms must be received by no later than 12 Noon on Thursday 20 March 2025
Interviews are likely to be on Monday 14 and/or Tuesday 15 April.
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.
