Greater London Region – BSOF Local Organiser x 5

UNISON members keep Londoners safe, well and supported every day.  Help us organise workers to speak up for themselves and the services we all depend on. 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? UNISON is looking for enthusiastic, flexible, and resourceful individuals to support organising projects in the Greater London Region. 

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.

The Branch Support & Organising Fund Local Organiser is a new and exciting role designed to support delivery of the union’s organising projects across the region.  

UNISON is looking for enthusiastic, flexible, and resourceful individuals to support the Greater London Region with a range of organising projects.  Initial projects will focus on organising and recruitment within specific employers in the NHS, Local Government and Higher Education.

 The role will focus principally upon the recruitment and retention of members in key campaign sites, as well as identifying new reps and contributing to campaign activities.

 The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in one-to-one communication, problem-solving, persuasion, perseverance, and self-motivation. While previous experience as a recruiter, organiser, or campaigner within a trade union or community organisation is desirable, transferrable skills are also highly valued. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of our union’s values and objectives.

 The successful candidates will need to be flexible with their working hours. Reaching members who work in these environments can be challenging during “office hours” and work may be required in the evening, early mornings and occasionally at weekends. UNISON has a range of policies to support a healthy work/life balance. Our projects are delivered in workplaces across the whole region, so you will need to be able to travel in and around Greater London.

 A taster session will be run over Teams to give you more of a flavour of these roles and UNISON’s values so you can assess if you have transferrable skills. More details on our London UNISON website.

 If you can’t make it, don’t worry, you don’t need to attend one of these sessions to apply.  Please note attendance does not guarantee an interview or job.

How to apply ?

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 [email protected] quoting reference 3 x 24 Months – R3/BSOF14T, R3/BSOF15T and R3/BSOF02T, 2 x up to 18 Months - R3/BSOF16T and R3/BSOF04T
Please ensure you quote the relevant job reference to indicate which posts you are applying for on the application form.
Completed application forms must be received by no later than 12 Noon on Thursday 19 February
Applications received after the deadline for any reason will not be accepted.
Interviews are likely to week commencing 2nd March.