About this job
The BSOF Area Organiser will be responsible for delivering targeted organising projects across the South East Region, focusing on Health and Social Care, Multi-Academy Trust Schools, and UNISON’s Migrant Workers Campaign.
Postholders will work closely with branches and activists to build recruitment and organising initiatives, develop and train workplace representatives, and support branch communications and campaigns. The role involves organising region-wide campaigns and events, preparing information briefings to support organising or bargaining efforts, and contributing to press and public relations work. Area Organisers will also support collective negotiations, research relevant agreements, draft claims, and engage with employers as needed.
This is a dynamic opportunity for individuals passionate about trade union organising and committed to improving working conditions for members across diverse sectors.
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 note that only the general application form will be accepted, we do not accept CVs.
Please send completed application forms along with Recruitment and Disability monitoring forms to c.harvey@unison.co.uk quoting Ref No R9/BSOF02.
The closing date for completed applications will be 5pm on Wednesday 28 th January 2026.
Interviews to be held in the Woking office week commencing 9th February 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.