Job Description

Are you passionate about health and safety and eager to make a difference to people working in public services? Join our team and play a vital role in supporting UNISON's campaigns, policy development, and member engagement.
Location
UNISON Centre130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY.
Starting salary
46,910 per annum plus 6,894 London Weighting Allowance
Closing date
24 July 2025
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time, permanent
Reference
BNE/21

About this job

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The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and possess a strong understanding of health and safety policy within an industrial relations context.



Excellent communication skills, digital competency, and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels are essential.



Supporting the Health and Safety National Officer, the post holder will contribute to shaping and delivering effective health and safety initiatives. This dynamic position involves developing campaigns, producing high-quality materials, conducting research, organising training sessions, delivering presentations, coordinating meetings and events, and supporting UNISON's democratic structures.



You will play a key role in linking these activities to the recruitment and organisation of members and representatives, ensuring UNISON health and safety policy remains a pivotal part of policy

Key Responsibilities

Assist in delivering health and safety policy advice and guidance to lay committees, service group meetings, conferences and other internal structures, as appropriate. Plan and deliver influential national campaigns, incorporating strategic digital engagement initiatives to maximise reach and impact. Under supervision, lead the coordination of UNISON's biannual National Health and Safety Seminar, contributing to the delivery of plenary sessions and workshops that foster engagement and knowledge-sharing. Utilise digital recruitment tools and website management skills to create and maintain online resources. Oversee social media engagement, ensuring effective engagement with members and stakeholders on health and safety topics. Assist in maintaining and develop relationships with external organisations and key stakeholders, supporting collaboration on health and safety matters. Review and update health and safety resources to ensure relevance and accuracy and draft the quarterly health and safety newsletter. Support the smooth running of committees and forums, drafting papers and contributing to their overall effectiveness.

If you're committed to making a meaningful difference for public service workers and ensuring safer workplaces, we want to hear from you!

How to apply

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How to apply

To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the General application form (under "Documents"). See job description and person specification (under "Documents")



Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.



Please email your application form along with the recruitment and disability monitoring forms to Donna Rowe-Merriman on healthandsafety@unison.co.uk, quoting ref:

BNE/21

by no later than

5.00pm on 24 July 2025.

It is anticipated to hold interviews on 5th & 6th August 2025.

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.