Local Fighting Fund Organiser

UNISON is Britain’s leading public sector trade union, with more than 1.3 million members working in the public services, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ 1,200 staff, approximately 370 at our national centre in Euston, central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.

Local Fighting Fund Organiser

12 month fixed term contract subject to satisfactory performance in the post

Starting Salary: £28,239 per annum incl. Annual Subsistence Allowance

Wales Region

35 hours per week

Ref: R11/FF22 - City & County of Cardiff Branch

Closing date for applications: Friday 7 November 2014

UNISON, Britain’s leading public service trade union, is looking to appoint one Local Organiser, working with the City & County of Cardiff Branch.

You need to be an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to support our growing organisation.  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.

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.

To apply for this opportunity, please visit the main Jobs at UNISON page (please note that ONLY the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted).

Please return 3 copies to Jean Brady, Regional Manager, UNISON, 491 Abergele Road, Old Colwyn, Conwy, LL29 9AE, along with recruitment and Disability Monitoring forms quoting reference R11/FF22.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 7 November 2014.

 Email applications will not be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Wednesday 12 November 2014 and invited to attend an assessment day in the Regional Office, Cardiff on the morning of Thursday 20 November 2014. Those successful at this stage will be invited to remain to attend for formal interview after the assessment centre.

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.