Job Description

There has never been a more important time to protect our members in public services and encourage those that are not members to join a powerful voice.
Region
Cymru
Location
(based in our Cardiff office covering Pan Wales)
Starting salary
35,403 per annum, plus 3,489 Annual Subsistence Allowance
Closing date
18 February 2026
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time, fixed term
Contract length
Fixed Term for 18 Months
Reference
R11/BSOF03T

About this job

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Are you a people person with good listening and problem-solving skills? Do you possess the determination to make a difference to people's lives?



We are looking for a dynamic new organiser who will focus on our work in schools - recruiting new members, motivating them to take an active role in our campaigns, and identifying new activists. With so many changes facing the education workforce and increasing concerns over low pay and term time only working contracts, we require an organiser who feels passionate about engaging with members and non-members working in support staff roles and creating spaces for them to help shape how UNISON organises and responds to these challenges.



This role will require travel across Wales as the organiser will be visiting sites to further our Wales school's forum campaigns.



The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills in one-to-one communications, recruitment, organising and campaigning. Knowledge of data capture through creating surveys and questionnaires is also a key feature of the role. Previous experience as a recruiter, organiser and campaigner within a trade union or community organisation would also be desirable. You will also need to demonstrate knowledge of trade unionism and our union's values.

How to apply

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To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Local Organiser application form (under 'Documents'). Please note that ONLY the

Area and Local

Organiser

application form will be accepted. See job description and person specification (under 'Documents').



Please send completed application forms along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Forms to: cymruHR@unison.co.uk quoting

R11/BSOF03T

Completed application forms must be received by no later than

12 noon on Wednesday 18

th

February 2026

Interviews will be held on

Tuesday

3

rd

March 2026

in

Cardiff

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.