About this job
The Branch is seeking to recruit a Local Organiser. The post will be filled either on a secondment basis or fixed term contact. If applying as a secondment it is the applicants’ responsibility to have confirmed arrangements with their employer before applying.
The Branch is looking for a Local Organiser primarily to recruit new members, identify and support activists. Reporting to the Branch Secretary, you must be able to work on your own initiative in an outreach capacity. You will need knowledge of employment law, excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and knowledge of the Trade Union movement, its aims and values. You should also have good IT and administrative skills.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Branch Secretary Lorna Cameron via the Branch office on 01344 353202.
How to apply
To apply, please contact the Branch office on the above number or write to:
UNISON Bracknell & District Branch, The Commercial Centre, Old Bracknell Lane West, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7QT.
Or email: unison@bracknell-forest.gov.uk and request a copy of the Job Description, Person Specification and an application form.
The closing date for completed applications is 5pm on Friday 3rd March 2017.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 14th March 2017 and invited to attend an interview and a short written test on Wednesday 22nd March 2017 at:
UNISON,
The Commercial Centre,
Old Bracknell Lane West,
Bracknell,
Berkshire
RG12 7QT
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.
