About this job
Within the Executive Office the function of the Conference Unit is to provide and ensure:
A national centre of excellence and resources for all UNISON rule book conferences and events, providing expertise, systems, knowledge, corporate identity, consistency of approach, delivery of high-quality services to UNISON members and staff.
Strategies to systemise the service delivery of UNISON’s conferences, promoting best practice on delegate participation and fair representation and proportionality, use of venues, access, childcare, equalities, management of external suppliers, harnessing IT developments, promoting health and safety and environmental practices, preparing and monitoring conference budgets, value for money, providing a corporate image for the union.
Overall Summary
Reporting to the Head of Conferences, Events & Project Support the Conference Administrator will work as a member of a team responsible for the administrative management of procedures and processes relating to the governance and management of the union’s conferences.
The Conference Administrator’s role is diverse and flexible requiring regular contact with NEC members, branch secretaries, delegates and regional and national staff to ensure that the Executive Office efficiently and effectively implements UNISON’s rule book obligations regarding conferences.
In this central role you will work closely with the Conference Team and liaise across the whole country with our 12 regions and 1,200 branches. You will help ensure that the Executive Office operates efficiently and effectively by supporting the planning and organisation of UNISON’s 14 rule book conferences plus UNISON national events.
You will need a range of skills, including managing workloads efficiently, handling competing priorities, working to set deadlines, coordinating and implementing administrative systems, providing assurance of accuracy and quality processes.
And of course, you will have a real commitment to equal opportunities and the values of UNISON.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General application form (under “Documents”) and the job description and person specification (under “Documents”) quoting reference: EXO/8 & EXO/34 on your application form.
Please note that only the general application form will be accepted. Applications on the Organiser form or CVs will not be accepted.
Completed application forms must be returned by e-mail to T.AytonHarding@unison.co.uk
Closing date for applications is 5.00pm on 29th October 2025
The interviews will be held on 12th November 2025 at UNISON Centre.
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.