Area Organiser

This is a key organising role in UNISON. It covers the  key areas of recruitment, organising and representation, including working in and across branches, and supporting organising, bargaining and other campaigns.

You need to be an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to support our growing organisation. 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 in our branches, 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 along with a good understanding of UNISON’s policies and objectives.

You will need to be able to travel within the region for meetings/training as required.

To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and 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 “Resources”).

Please send a copy of the completed application form along with Recruitment and Disability monitoring form to m.bradford@unison.co.uk  quoting ref R5/11T.

The closing date for completed application forms is Wednesday 26 June 2024 at 4pm.

Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing 1st July 2024