About this job
The North West Region is currently recruiting a BSOF Local Organiser 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 Local and Area 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 send your completed application form with Recruitment and Disability Monitoring forms by emailing northwest.recruitment@unison.co.uk quoting ref: R6/BSOF16T.
Completed applications should be sent to by the closing date of 23:59pm on Monday 21 July
Shortlisted candidates will be notified from 6 August 2025
Interviews will be held on the 13 August 2025 at the Manchester Regional Office
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.
