About this job
UNISON is the UK’s largest trade union with over 1.3 million members. Our members are people working in the public services, essential utilities and for private contractors providing public services.
The successful candidate 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 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 also possibly to London for meetings/training as required.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form. See also job description and person specification below.
Please note that only the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.
Please email the completed application form along with Recruitment and Disability monitoring forms to s.wren@unison.co.uk, quoting the job ref number of the job you are applying for:
R10/103 – Full Time Permanent – Based in Taunton
R10/83T – Full Time Fixed Term – Based in Bristol
The closing date for completed applications is 5pm on Tuesday 12th April 2022
Interviews will be held in Taunton on Friday 6th May 2022.
UNISON local organiser job description
UNISON area and local organiser application form
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.