Pay: £48,787 per annum, plus £3,629 annual subsistence allowance
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Working for UNISON, the largest public sector union in the UK
Role involves developing and delivering recruitment and organising initiatives
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills required
Must have a sound understanding of the trade union movement
Flexibility to travel within the region and occasionally to London
Have you ever thought about working for UNISON, the largest public sector union in the UK. 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.
We’re looking for committed, self-motivated individuals who are passionate about strengthening the trade union movement.
To succeed, you’ll need excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills both face to face and on paper. A sound understanding of the trade union movement and their objectives is essential and the flexibility to travel within the region. Occasional travel to London may also be required for training or meetings. You will be required to live within reasonable travelling distance of the area you are asked to cover.
Why not come along to our drop-in session to find out more about the role and hear what a typical day looks like in the life of a Area Organiser:
If you are interested in joining this session please contact Jenny Watson j.watson2@unison.co.uk beforehand and she will send the Teams link.
The closing date for completed applications is 5pm Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
Interviews will be held at the UNISON Regional Office on 19 and 20 October 2026.
Applicants who have been shortlisted will be notified by 12 or 13 October 2026.
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