UNISON Eastern Region is looking for an energetic and creative individual to support our work in the Essex Team. Region Eastern Location Chelmsford Regional Office Starting salary £35,403 per annum plus £3,489 Annual Subsistence Allowance Closing date 3 January 2025 Hours 35 Contract type Full time, permanent Reference R1/79 About this job UNISON Eastern Region is looking for an energetic and creative individual to support our work in the Essex Team. The successful candidate will recruit new members and identify and mentor new activists. The candidate will identify key workplace issues that will engage public service workers. Analysis of membership data and workplace information will ensure appropriate decisions are made about how and where to dedicate resources. To undertake this role, you will need to demonstrate an understanding of the trade union movement and previous experience as a recruiter, organiser and campaigner within a similar organisation would be an advantage. This role will be to support UNISON branches primarily in the Essex area and would be based in Chelmsford. You will need to be prepared to travel within the region as required including to our regional office in Bury St Edmunds and to London on an occasional basis for training or other purposes. Familiarise yourself with our Organising To Win approach by watching our webinar and researching our guides here: Organising to Win Guides webinar Organising to win guides 2024 | UNISON National Webpage If you’re interested but want to find out more, come along to one of UNISON Eastern’s So you want to work for UNISON? webinars to hear about the job and ask any questions you might have. Click on the links below to register. Thursday 12 December, 5pm to 6pm Monday 16 December, 1.30pm to 2.30pm To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Local Organiser application form (under ‘Resources’). Please note that ONLY the Local Organiser application form will be accepted. See job description and person specification (under ‘Documents’). How to apply Please send your completed application forms by emailing recruitment.easternunison.co.uk. Please ensure you quote the job ref R1/79 on the application form. Completed application forms must be received by no later than Midday on Friday 03 January 2025. Interviews will take place on the 23 rd of January 2025 in Bury St Edmunds 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.