Job Description

Applications are encouraged from people who are under-represented in the union. We actively encourage Women, Ethnically Diverse/Global Majority Heritage, Disabled and LGBT+ people to apply.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

GMB Southern Region is seeking applications

for the role of Regional Organiser

from highly motivated individuals with a desire to help us build and organise the membership of the union.

GMB is one of the UK and Ireland's largest trade unions: we're proud to represent members from across the professional spectrum and put the needs of our members at the forefront of everything we do.



The successful candidate will join a high performing, high achieving team of union organisers to actively promote and deliver on the union's organising and campaigning strategy. Leading GMB reps, workplace organisers and activists to develop campaigns that deliver in the workplace, you will lead from the front in building sustainable workplace organisation that wins for our members.



The role will be in our Area 2 Team, based in our Hove office, but the successful applicant needs to be aware that they may be required to work from any location within GMB Southern Region at the discretion of the GMB Southern Regional Secretary, in order to meet the needs of GMB Southern Region. The role requires extensive driving around the Region.



Applicants must have a proven record of the following:


Campaigning, servicing, organising and recruitment A broad understanding of trade union objectives, and a strong personal commitment to these objectives A commitment to supporting and developing lay activists Applicants must be prepared to work as a team, and the successful candidate would display strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in challenging environments On a personal basis, the applicant would need to display energy, enthusiasm, resilience, commitment, and an ability to use individual initiative.

Since the backgrounds of suitable candidates can vary enormously, it is important that all applicants complete the candidate statement within the GMB application form which should describe what you believe is involved in the role, and why you believe you would be successful.

Other Information

Training will be provided to the successful candidate. The hours of work for the role are unspecified and will necessarily entail an element of unsocial hours, including weekend work. Periods of working away from home will also be required. The successful candidate will be allocated a fleet car as there will be a need for travel to other offices and workplaces across the Region.

In return, we offer excellent terms and benefits, including:


Final Salary Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Childcare Assistance Scheme Season Ticket Loan Cycle to Work Scheme Generous holiday allowance Eye Care claim back Scheme Annual Leave Purchase Scheme Annual Health Check

If you think you may be who we're looking for and if you feel you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification of the job description, we'd like to hear from you.

Please note:

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered, so please ensure you have completed all sections of the application form (including referee details) and submitted no later than the specified deadline.


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Job Contact

Lauren Shurgold, Regional Secretary's Office


lauren.shurgold@gmb.org.uk
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Job Information

Location: Hove Office
Position: Regional Organiser
Contract: Unspecified hours, Permanent
Deadline to apply: Midday on Friday 21st November 2025
Salary: Grade 7 (starting salary 51,812 per annum, plus outer London Weighting)
Area/Team: Southern Region/Area 2 Team