Job Description

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
50,399 (includes subsistence allowance)
Closing date
21 June 2025
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time, permanent
Reference
R5/11

About this job

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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 (under "Resources")





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



See job description and person specification (under "Resources").





Please send 1 copy of the completed forms along with the NI Equality Monitoring Form to Michele Bradford, Regional Administrator, UNISON, Galway House, 165 York Street, Belfast, BT15 1AL quoting the correct reference. Alternatively, please e-mail 1 copy to m.bradford@unison.co.uk.



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



The closing date for completed applications is 21 June at 12 noon

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.