About this job
UNISON is Britain’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public services, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ 1200 staff, approximately 370 at our national centre in Euston, central London and the remainder in our twelve regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland. UNISON is the leading union in local government, the NHS, community and voluntary sector, education and children services and a range of private and public sector employers where we negotiate pay and terms and conditions of employment.
The Administration Manager will line manage a small team of administrators and be responsible for the management of the facilities and ancillary services across the two Eastern Regional Offices.
We are looking for a customer focused individual who can with the regional management team to ensure the delivery of a comprehensive secretarial and administrative service. The postholder will lead a team that provides committee and administrative support for a number of meetings, booking venues, preparation of agendas and minute taking. The postholder will also be the regional IT contact and provide support to the staff in the region using appropriate software.
The successful candidate will need to effectively manage the Team Administration team. Be responsible for staff training and development. Ensure office processes and protocols are adhered to. Maintain a Caseweb database. Willingness to travel regularly between our regional offices. Be responsible for the facilities over the regional offices
In order to complete this role effectively you will need to be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral, have great interpersonal skills, have experience in motivating a team, able to prioritise yours and team’s workload to meet deadlines which will include decision making within guidelines and following UNISON policies and procedures, to be a key player of the management team and report to the Regional Management Team.
An understanding of Trade Unions and their objectives would be an advantage, but not essential. Excellent benefits include 32 days of annual leave, final salary pension scheme and much more.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General Application form (under ‘Resources’). Please note that ONLY the General Application form will be accepted. See job description and person specification (under ‘Documents’).
Please send your completed application forms by emailing recruitment.eastern@unison.co.uk quoting reference: R1/88
Completed application forms must be received by no later than Midday on Wednesday 9th July 2025
Interviews will take place on Monday 21st July 2025 in Bury St Edmunds
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.
