Temporary Area Organiser

There has never been a more important time to protect our members in the public services and encourage those that are not members to join a powerful voice. Are you a people person with good listening and problem solving skills? Do you possess the determination to make a difference to people’s lives?

UNISON is looking for 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.

Please note that only the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted. 

The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be sent by email, y_hpersonnel@unison.co.uk, quoting reference R13/95T.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 11 July 2024 at 5pm.

It is planned that interviews will be held in Leeds on Friday 26 July (but may be subject to change).