South West Region – 2 x Local Organisers (1 Permanent, 1 Fixed Term)

Applications for this job are now closed


The South West Region is currently recruiting a permanent and temporary Local Organiser to work with our Branches to co-ordinate and lead the union’s organising agenda across the Region.
Region
South West
Location
Permanent post is based in Taunton, Fixed Term post is based in Bristol
Starting salary
£29,778 per annum plus £2,933 Annual Subsistence Allowance
Closing date
12 April 2022
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time
Contract length
1 x Permanent and 1 x Fixed Term up to 9 months
Reference
R10/103 - Permanent role, R10/83T - Fixed Term role

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

Summary of terms and conditions

Advice to candidates

Disability monitoring form

Recruitment monitoring form

UNISON map of regions

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.

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