About this job

This is a varied and responsible role which includes:

• Planning and administering the union’s national elections.

• Planning and administering ballots for industrial action.

• Overseeing elements of the union’s constitutional processes.

Primarily you will be a skilled project planner, with the ability to plan and put into operation detailed projects – whilst also being able to carry out major and minor related tasks. You will have the ability to work to strict deadlines, whilst also being able to respond flexibly should priorities change.

You will be skilled in working with different business processes and have good attention to detail. You will be comfortable working on your own and as part of a team.

Your written communication skills will be excellent. In particular you must be able to communicate clearly in writing. For example being able to draft complex process manuals and simple guidance.

Full training will be given on aspects of the law which cover this work.

You will be confident in using Microsoft software products especially Office, Outlook and Project. You will be keen to learn to use Microsoft SharePoint and UNISON’s own in-house membership system.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General application form (under “Resources”)

See job description and person specification (under “Documents”).

Please note that ONLY the General application form will be accepted.

Completed application forms should be returned to Liz Conner, Member Liaison Unit, UNISON, 130 Euston Rd, London, NW1 2AY or by email to l.conner@unison.co.uk  quoting the correct reference number  

Ref: EXO/33ART 

Closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 21 September 2025. 

Interviews will take place in person on 7 October 2025.

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.