About this job
The National Officer (Community) is an important role for the union, leading work on behalf of our members working in charities, not-for-profit organisations and housing associations. The National Officer’s role is to provide advice and guidance to the union including the lay member structures; to organise and deliver the Rule Book Conference and Service Group work programme; to provide leadership support and guidance to regions and branches; to undertake negotiations with employers and to represent the union with outside organisations, including in the media.
The post-holder will initiate and organise national campaigns to improve working life and conditions in the third sector. They will also provide support and assistance to regions and branches and advise regional officers on matters of national service group or sector policy.
The post-holder will also work constructively with leading lay members in the Community Service Group, working with members of the Community Service Group Executive.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the General application form (under “Documents”). See job description and person specification (under “Documents”)
Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.
Please send a copy of the completed application form along with Recruitment and Disability monitoring form to Gavin Edwards G.Edwards@unison.co.uk quoting ref BNE/4T.
The closing date for completed application forms is Wednesday 11 June 2025 by 5 pm.
Interview dates are to be confirmed.
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.
