Assistant National Officer – Local Government Team (fixed term)
Location: 130 Euston Rd., London NW1 2AY, UK
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed Term
Pay: £48,787 per annum, plus £7,170 London Weighting allowance
Highlighted points for this job
Role involves negotiating pay and conditions for local government, police, probation, and CAFCASS
Responsibilities include developing campaigns, producing materials, and organising events
Strong understanding of public service policy and delivery required
The role
We have the lead role in negotiating pay and conditions of service and equality and diversity, as well as devising and delivering national campaigns on policy issues relating to local government.
UNISON is also the lead union for police staff in England, Scotland and Wales with 38,000 members. UNISON is responsible for negotiating police staff pay and conditions and campaigns to promote the work of police staff. UNISON is also one of three unions representing staff working for the Probation Service and for the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS).
As a strategic centre we provide the necessary support and tools for our branches and regions to defend and promote jobs, services and pay and conditions at a local level and campaign with service users.
The role of Assistant National Officer is crucial to the work of the Local Government, Police, Probation & CAFCASS team and will work on a range of campaigns and issues. The post holders will work with National Officers, developing campaigns, producing materials, providing advice and guidance, carrying out research, organising training courses, meetings and other events, and the democratic structures of the union. They will link these activities to the recruitment and organisation of members and representatives. They will ensure the smooth running of committees and forums and will draft papers for committees.
The person
What we’re looking for
Has a strong understanding of local government, police, probation or wider public service policy and delivery issues.
Can quickly take ownership of established projects and progress work with minimal supervision.
Has experience of organising, recruiting and delivering successful campaigns.
Can provide high-quality policy advice, guidance and bargaining support to a range of stakeholders.
Is an excellent communicator, able to translate complex information into clear and accessible messages for different audiences.
Builds effective relationships and works collaboratively with colleagues, branches, regions and external partners.
Has strong research, analytical and report-writing skills, with the ability to prepare compelling briefings and recommendations.
Understands the challenges facing a predominantly low-paid, female workforce and is committed to equality, inclusion and member engagement.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full requirements for this role.
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