Assistant National Organiser – Strategic Organising Unit
About this job
Work will be a mix of field based organising activity and support of Regional and UNISON Centre colleagues with coordination and capacity building around priority organising campaigns. Some work will be team based but some lone working will also be required.
Strategic Organising Unit activity is constantly evaluated to ensure best practice and key lessons are captured and shared with the wider union. An advanced level of organising skill and experience is required for this role.
Although the Strategic Organising Unit is based at the UNISON Centre, the post holder may be based at their nearest UNISON Region by agreement. Irrespective of work base, SOU organisers can be deployed to any region for periods of priority activity and campaigns in support of UNISON objectives.
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: on your application form.
Please note that only the general application form will be accepted.
Completed application forms must be returned by e-mail to Xav Cohen return email x.cohen@unison.co.uk
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Closing date for applications Monday 11 th May 2026 at 5:00pm
The interview dates are Wednesday 10th June 2026
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.