Trade Union Area Organiser
| Posting date: | 10 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £46,910 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | plus £3489 Subsistence allowance - pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Location: | Poole, Dorset |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | UNISON |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | R10/73 |
Summary
There has never been a more important time to protect our members in public services and encourage those that are not members to join a powerful voice. 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 South West is looking for an Area Organiser to join the Organising Team.
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 across the region, train and develop stewards, undertake case work, advise, support and mentor branch officers and/or regional activists.
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.
You will be required to live within reasonable travelling distance of the area you are asked to cover.
UNISON South West is looking for an Area Organiser to join the Organising Team.
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 across the region, train and develop stewards, undertake case work, advise, support and mentor branch officers and/or regional activists.
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.
You will be required to live within reasonable travelling distance of the area you are asked to cover.