About this job
The North West Region is currently recruiting 2 Local Organisers to recruit, organise and work on a specific 12-month HE/FE project within the region and to work with our branches to co-ordinate and lead the union’s organising agenda across the region.
The successful candidates will bring their experience and skills in one-to-one communications, recruitment, organising and campaigning. To undertake this role you will need to be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of the Trade Union and Labour movement and UNISON in the North West Region in particular. Previous experience as a recruiter, organiser and campaigner within a TU branch or within a similar organisation would also be desirable. You will need to be able to travel within the region and to the Regional Centre (Manchester) and also possibly to London for meetings/training as required.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form and monitoring forms (under “Resources”) and see job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Please note that only the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.
Please send your completed application forms by emailing northwest.recruitment@unison.co.uk. Please ensure you quote the job ref R6/BSOF15T and R6/BSOF16T
Completed application forms must be received by no later than 23:59 on Friday 4 April 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 21 April 2025
Interview will be held on 28 April 2025
Applications received after the deadline for any reason will not be accepted.
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.
