Area Organiser South West Region

About this job

UNISON South West is looking for an Area Organiser to join the Organising Team based in our Exeter office.

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 across the region, train and develop stewards, undertake case work, advise, support and mentor branch officers and/or regional activists.

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 be required to live within reasonable travelling distance of the area you are asked to cover.

Work will be “field” based, in and around member workplaces. Activity is generally within teams, but there will be some lone working. Some desk bound administrative work will also be required.

You will need to be able to travel within the geographical location of the region and possibly to London for meetings/training as required.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form and monitoring forms (under “Resources”). See the job brief, job description and person specification (under “Documents”)

Please email application forms along with the Recruitment and Disability monitoring forms to sw.jobs@unison.co.uk quoting the reference of the job you would like to apply for: Social Care – R10/68

Please note that ONLY the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.

The closing date for completed applications is MIDDAY on Tuesday 14 April 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a presentation and Interview on Wednesday 6 May 2026 at our Taunton 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.