About this job
UNISON is looking for 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, train and develop stewards, undertake case work, advise, support and mentor branch officers and stewards in representation and negotiation.
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 East Midlands region and to London for meetings/training as required
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the Area & Local Organiser application form (under “Documents”). See job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Please note that only the Area & Local Organiser form will be accepted.
The completed application form, along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be sent by email Eastmidlands.recruitment@unison.co.uk
quoting the correct Ref: “R2/96 Area Organiser” in the subject line of the email.
Completed application forms must be received by no later than 5:00pm Wednesday 7 January 2026
Interviews will be held on TBC the week commencing Monday 26 January 2026) at UNISON Regional Offices in Nottingham.
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.