Somerset County UNISON Branch Area Organiser (Branch Employed)

Applications for this job are now closed


Location
Taunton
Starting salary
39,556 (including Annual Subsistence Allowance)
Pro rata
Closing date
12 October 2018
Hours
30 (subject to review at 6 months with a view to becoming full time subject to Branch Budget commitments)
Contract type
Part time, permanent
Branch post

About this job

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, 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 be required to live within reasonable travelling distance of the area you are asked to cover.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity, please complete the application form and monitoring forms.

Please send 3 copies of completed application forms to Kris Black, Somerset County UNISON, County Hall, Taunton, TA1 4DY.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 12th October 2018.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 25th October 2018.

About UNISON

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.

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