Northern Region – Area Organiser – 12 months Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

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UNISON Northern Region is currently recruiting an Area Organiser post. Have you ever thought about working for UNISON, the largest public sector union in the UK. You need to be an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to support our growing organisation.
Region
Northern
Starting salary
£46,910 per annum plus £3,489 Annual Subsistence Allowance
Closing date
14 July 2025
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time, fixed term
Contract length
12 months
Reference
R4/72T

About this job

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, 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.

A sound understanding of trade unions and their objectives is essential and an understanding of UNISON’s objectives would be beneficial.

You will be required to live within reasonable travelling distance of the area you are asked to cover.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form (under “Resources”)

Please note that only the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.

See job description and person specification (under “Documents”).

Please e-mail 1 copy of the completed form along with the Recruitment and Disability monitoring forms to n.vacancies@unison.co.uk. Or alternatively post 1 copy of the forms to: Reception, UNISON Northern, 140-150 Pilgrim St., Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6TH quoting ref: R4/72T. The closing date for completed applications is 5.00 pm Monday 14 July 2025.

Interviews will be held at the UNISON Regional Office on: 30 and 31 July.

Applicants who have been short listed will be notified by: 23 or 24 July

 

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.

Disability Confident Committed
Mindful employer

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