Local Organisers X3

About this Role

UNISON improves the working lives of people delivering public services through individual and collective representation, campaigning and negotiation. Are you someone who excels in listening, problem-solving, and engaging with people? Do you have the determination to make a meaningful difference in people’s working lives?

About this job

UNISON is looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, and resourceful individual to support the Greater London Region in the recruitment and retention of members, as well as identifying new workplace reps and promoting our campaigns.

The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in one-to-one communication, practical problem-solving, persuasion, perseverance, and self-motivation. While previous experience as a recruiter, organiser, or campaigner within a trade union or community organisation is desirable, transferrable skills are also highly valued. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of our union’s values and objectives.

The Greater London Region prides itself on its diverse membership. We aim to represent the entire public sector in our multicultural city. We support and encourage applications from underrepresented groups and those from Black, Asian and non-white backgrounds. UNISON uses ‘Black’ in a broad, inclusive sense to describe people who face racism in the UK, including people of African, Caribbean, Asian, Arab and other heritage.

The successful candidates will need to be good at prioritising multiple tasks and flexible in their approach. Reaching members in some public services can be challenging during “office hours” so the successful candidate may be required to work in the evening, early mornings and occasionally at weekends. UNISON has a range of policies to support a healthy work/life balance.

You will need to be able to travel in and around our London region (inside the M25

Further information

How to apply

To apply, please read the job description and person specification (under documents) and download and complete either the Area Organiser or Local Organiser application form (under ‘Resources’).

Please note that ONLY the Organiser application form will be accepted.

You will need to describe your experience with reference to the competencies set out in the person specification (under ‘Documents’).

Please send your completed application forms by emailing [email protected].

Please ensure you quote the relevant job reference on the application form – R3/48 & R3/98 R3/99

Completed application forms must be received by no later than 12 Noon on Friday 17 October

Applications received after the deadline for any reason will not be accepted.

Interviews are likely to be on Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 November

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.