Regional Organiser (x2)

The GMB North-West & Irish Region has two vacancies for the position of Organiser in the North-West of the Region, based in either the Liverpool or Manchester Regional Offices.

As an Organiser, the successful applicants would join the Region’s drive to recruit and organise new members. This role will carry a worksheet and Organisers will be responsible for building successful campaigns that build and develop the membership.

Applicants must have a proven record of the following:

• Campaigning, servicing, organising and recruiting in workplaces.
• A working understanding of trade union objectives and a strong personal commitment to these objectives.
• A proven commitment and track record to supporting, motivating, and developing lay activists.
• Applicants must be prepared to work as a team and the successful candidates will be able to demonstrate examples of their strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in challenging environments.
• On a personal basis, the applicants would need to display energy, enthusiasm, resilience, commitment, and an ability to use individual initiative.

Since the backgrounds of suitable candidates can vary enormously, it is important that all applicants complete the candidate statement within the GMB Application Form which should describe why you believe you would be successful and clearly provides evidence of your personal experience of working on and delivering successful campaigns in workplace(s) and demonstrate your ability to develop strong branch activities and resilient structures.

Training will be provided to the successful candidates who will receive an excellent package of benefits and terms and conditions. This includes a car, so applicants are required to be in possession of a full current driving licence.

It should be carefully noted that the hours of work are ‘unspecified’ and will necessarily entail an element of unsocial hours which will include weekend work. Periods of working away from home will also be required.

It should also be noted that Organisers of the GMB can be relocated anywhere in the North-West & Irish Region, at the discretion of the Regional Secretary, to meet the needs of the Region.

In return, benefits included:

• Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Childcare Assistance Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Eye Care claim back Scheme
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Annual Health Check

If you think you may be who we are looking for, we would like to hear from you.

TO APPLY: If you would like to apply, please download an application pack from the links located on the right-hand side.

Please note:

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered, so please ensure you have completed all sections of the application form (including referee details) and submitted no later than the specified deadline.

Job Contact

Janet Davies, PA to Regional Secretary

janet.davies@gmb.org.uk