About this job
The office base for this post will be Exeter (South Team including Somerset), but the role involves travel across the South West Region.
About the role
Local Organisers play a key part in helping our members win improvements at work. This is a hands‑on, people‑focused role, ideal for someone who enjoys being out and about in workplaces, talking directly with workers, and encouraging them to get involved in their union.
You’ll spend much of your time meeting workers one‑to‑one, listening to their concerns, encouraging them to join their trade union, and helping them feel confident to take action together. With support from colleagues in your team you’ll help plan and carry out work focussing on recruiting new members and engaging them in campaigns.
You’ll work with workers to spot natural leaders in the workplace and help them develop the skills and confidence to support their colleagues. Over time, you’ll help build strong workplace representatives who can keep organising, supporting their workmates, and growing the union.
We’re looking for someone who believes in the value of trade unions and shared action. Experience in recruitment, organising or campaigning—either in a trade union or a community organisation—would be an advantage, but just as important is a commitment to our values and to standing up for working people.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Local Organiser application form (under ‘Documents’). Please note that ONLY the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted. See job description and person specification (under ‘Documents’).
The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Forms should be sent to sw.jobs@unison.co.uk quoting the reference of the job you would like to apply for: R10/BSOF9T
Please note that ONLY the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.
The closing date for completed applications is 5pm on Tuesday 12 May 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a presentation and Interview on Wednesday 3 June 2026 at our Exeter 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.