Job Description

As the largest trade union in Wales, UNISON is committed to improving the working lives of its members.
Region
Cymru/Wales
Location
Cardiff
Starting salary
51,067
Closing date
18 September 2025
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time, permanent
Reference
R11/76

About this job

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This role is at the heart of our mission: helping provide the information that will enable us meet our objectives - by researching data, providing advice and helping with requests from colleagues and activists across both bargaining and policy issues.



Working with the regional management and organising teams our Cardiff office, this key policy role will involve:


Preparing bargaining and policy briefings; media and press releases Researching material and preparing appropriate reports Compiling summaries and analysing information Creating and maintaining policy/information systems Responding to information requests from members, colleagues and external bodies

You will be a strong team player with excellent communication skills, together with experience of working with IT applications.



Beyond that, the ability to prioritise your workload, knowledge of political issues in Wales and an understanding of the trade union movement are important.



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

How to apply

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To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the General application form (under "Resources")



See job description and person specification (under "resources")



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



Please send a copy of the completed application form along with Recruitment and Disability monitoring form to CymruHR@unison.co.uk quoting ref

R11/76

The closing date for applications is

Thursday 18

th

September 2025 at noon.

Interviews will be held in Cardiff on

Tuesday 6

th

October 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.