About this job
This role will be working for Western Sussex Hospitals UNISON branch and Central Sussex Hospitals UNISON branch. The branches cover hospitals and the Clinical Commissioning Groups across Sussex so there will be travel to different locations.
The NHS has high levels of activity with representation and restructures so the role needs considerable experience managing casework and dealing with restructures in the NHS. The role requires maintaining confidentiality and ensuring the unions equality standards are applied in all work. There will be recruitment activities to organise and deliver. The key role will involve working with local stewards to mentor and build skills and recruit stewards and activists in all workplaces.
A full job description can be found on the branch website.
Would suit a highly motivated individual with great communication skills and the ability to utilise own initiative and work flexibly. A working knowledge of trade unions and their objectives is essential.
How to apply
The application form is available on the branch website in Word and PDF formats. Please download and print a copy of the application form. Only paper copies of the branch application form will be accepted.
Completed and signed applications need to be posted to Mark Sargent, UNISON Central Sussex Hospitals Branch, c/o UNISON South East, 179 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6AG.
The closing date will be 24th February 2020 at 5pm.
Only candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted to then attend an interview.
Interviews will be held on 28th February 2020 in Brighton at the UNISON Regional Office.
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.
