Job Description

The Northern Ireland region is currently recruiting 2 full time, permanent Area Organisers. This is a key organising role in UNISON. It covers the key areas of recruitment, organising and representation, including working in and across branches, and supporting organising, bargaining and other campaigns
Region
Northern Ireland
Location
Belfast
Starting salary
46,910 per annum, plus 3,489 Annual Subsistence Allowance
Closing date
5 February 2026
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time, permanent
Reference
R5/45 and R5/46

About this job

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This is a key organising role in UNISON. It covers the key areas of recruitment, organising and representation, including working in and across branches, and supporting organising, bargaining and other campaigns.



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 in our branches, train and develop stewards, undertake case work, advise, support and mentor branch officers and stewards in representation and negotiation.



You will have excellent presentation skills and communication skills, both face-to-face and on paper.



A sound understanding of trade unions and their objectives is essential along with a good understanding of UNISON's policies and objectives.



You will need to be able to travel within the region for meetings/training as required

How to apply

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To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form referring to the job description and person specification (both under "Documents")



Please note that only the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.



Applications on the General application form or CVs will not be accepted.



The completed application form along with the NI Equality Monitoring Form and Disability Monitoring Form should be returned by e-mail to Michele Bradford m.bradford@unison.co.uk quoting reference R5/45 and R5/46 on your application form.



Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email. Interview date and time will be notified by email.



The closing date for applications is Thursday 5th February 2026 at 5pm



Interviews will take place in the week beginning Monday 16th February 2026.



About UNISON



UNISON is the UK's leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public services, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ 1200 staff, approximately 370 at our national centre in Euston, central London and the remainder in our twelve regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland region has over 53,000 members working primarily in health, social care, education and the community & voluntary sectors.



UNISON is committed to equality of opportunity. Applicants will be treated equally regardless of gender, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, race, religious belief, political opinion and whether or not they have dependants.

About UNISON

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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.