Eastern Region – Local Organiser x 2

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Our public services are under major threat. Our members are working under extreme pressure but actively campaigning for fairer workplaces.
Region
Eastern
Location
Chelmsford or Bury St Edmunds
Starting salary
£35,403 per annum plus £3,489 Annual Subsistence Allowance
Closing date
23 July 2025
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time, permanent
Reference
R1/65 and R1/69

About this job

Our public services are under major threat.  Our members are working under extreme pressure but actively campaigning for fairer workplaces.  We are looking for two local organisers to work in long term projects recruiting new members, motivating them to take an active role in our campaigns, and identifying new activists.

The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills in one-to-one communications, recruitment, organising and campaigning. Previous experience as a recruiter, organiser and campaigner within a trade union or community organisation would also be desirable. You will also need to demonstrate and knowledge of trade unionism and our union’s values.

You will need to be prepared to travel within the region as required including to our regional offices in Bury St Edmunds and Chelmsford and to London on an occasional basis for training or other purposes.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Local Organiser application form (under ‘Documents’).  Please note that ONLY the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.  See job description and person specification (under ‘Documents’).

The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be sent to recruitment.eastern@unison.co.uk quoting job ref: R1/65 and R1/69

Completed application forms must be received by no later than midday, 12pm on Wednesday 23rd July 2025.

Interviews will take place in Chelmsford on the 1st or 5th August.

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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