About this job
Our public services are under major threat. Our members are working under extreme pressure and UNISON is actively campaigning for services and jobs.
We are seeking an Area Organiser to recruit, organise and work on a specific 12-month social care project within the region. The successful candidate will be employed to develop, coordinate and support recruitment, retention and organising initiatives in the Region. The individual will need good advocacy skills, as well as the ability where necessary to undertake related case work within an employer setting.
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 in our branches, The Area Organiser will train and develop stewards, undertake case work, advise, support and mentor branch officers and stewards in representation and negotiation. You will have excellent presentation skills and communication skills, both face-to-face and on paper. Your office will be in Leeds, but you will be expected to travel across the Yorkshire & Humberside region.
The successful candidate will need to be flexible with their working hours. Reaching members can be challenging during “office hours” so the successful candidate may be required to work in the evening, early mornings and occasionally at weekends.
To apply for this post please use the application form and person specification with particular reference to the Equalities aspect of this project.