About this job
UNISON is the UK’s leading public sector trade union with more than 1.3 million members, working in the public services. Our members provide the essential services and utilities we all depend on and as their chosen trade union, UNISON tirelessly campaigns for improved terms and conditions and better pay for all public service workers.
There has never been such an exciting time to be a trade union organiser. UNISON members across the Eastern region are fighting for better pay and fairer, safer workplaces. With the support of UNISON organisers these members are winning their campaigns. UNISON is the largest trade union and our Eastern region has the fastest growing membership supported by inspiring activists.
We are looking for a new organiser to work in a range of campaigns in Essex. The organiser will work in projects recruiting new members, motivating them to take an active role in our campaigns, and identifying new activists. You will build member participation with an escalating plan to achieve a specific win, while building organising into our members everyday activity and working. This will be planned, resourced and targeted campaigning with empowered, trained and active members you’ve inspired and motivated, front and centre.
The successful candidates will bring their experience and skills in one-to-one communications, recruitment, organising and campaigning. Previous experience within a trade union or community organisation is desirable but not essential. You will need to demonstrate and knowledge of trade unionism and our union’s values.
The successful candidate will need to be flexible with their working hours and be prepared to travel. You will be based at our regional office in Chelmsford. You may also be required to travel to our Head Office in London for training.
If you have a passion for fairness, equality, trade unionism and workers’ rights; if you think you’ve got what it takes to work in a dynamic team, helping to recruit members, develop the next generation of leaders and activists to deliver winning campaigns then this might the job for you.
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