Greater London Region – Administrator (Temporary)
UNISON improves the working lives of people delivering public services through individual and collective representation, campaigning and negotiation. We are looking for a highly motivated and organised administrator to join our team.
Date posted:
24 September 2025
Working as part of the Greater London Regional team you will provide comprehensive administrative support to a team of Regional Organising staff, providing services direct to our members, regions and branches. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to organise your own workload. Aa an experienced team player, you will have the ability to work quickly and accurately to manage and meet tight deadlines.
As well as being a confident communicator you will have excellent IT with a sound knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel and Outlook. You will be required to regularly use a case management system and therefore database administration experience is preferred.
The post will be based in the Central London. You do not have to have a Trade Union background, but you do need to have an understanding of the aims and values of the Trade Union Movement and be flexible in your approach.
The Greater London Region prides itself on its diverse membership. We aim to represent the entire public sector in our multicultural city. We support and encourage applications from underrepresented groups and those from Black, Asian and non-white backgrounds. UNISON uses ‘Black’ in a broad, inclusive sense to describe people who face racism in the UK, including people of African, Caribbean, Asian, Arab and other heritage.
Please note that ONLY the General application form will be accepted.
You will need to describe your experience with reference to the competencies set out in the person specification (under ‘Documents’).
Please send your completed application forms by emailing [email protected]
Please ensure you quote the relevant job reference on the application form - R3/59T
Completed application forms must be received by no later than 12 Noon on Friday 17 October
Applications received after the deadline for any reason will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on Friday 31 October
As well as being a confident communicator you will have excellent IT with a sound knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel and Outlook. You will be required to regularly use a case management system and therefore database administration experience is preferred.
The post will be based in the Central London. You do not have to have a Trade Union background, but you do need to have an understanding of the aims and values of the Trade Union Movement and be flexible in your approach.
The Greater London Region prides itself on its diverse membership. We aim to represent the entire public sector in our multicultural city. We support and encourage applications from underrepresented groups and those from Black, Asian and non-white backgrounds. UNISON uses ‘Black’ in a broad, inclusive sense to describe people who face racism in the UK, including people of African, Caribbean, Asian, Arab and other heritage.
How to apply ?
To apply, please read the job description and person specification (under documents) and download and complete the General application form (under ‘Resources’).Please note that ONLY the General application form will be accepted.
You will need to describe your experience with reference to the competencies set out in the person specification (under ‘Documents’).
Please send your completed application forms by emailing [email protected]
Please ensure you quote the relevant job reference on the application form - R3/59T
Completed application forms must be received by no later than 12 Noon on Friday 17 October
Applications received after the deadline for any reason will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on Friday 31 October
About UNISON
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.
Closing date:
17 October 2025
Contract type:
Full time, Fixed-term
Weekly hours:
35
Contract length:
Up to 6 Months
Starting salary:
£35,403 per annum plus £6894 London Weighting
Job reference:
R3/59T