About this job
This role is funded by the UNISON Branch Support and Organising Fund and is part of a dedicated project with the Eastern & Coastal Kent Health Branch. The BSOF Branch Casework Organiser will provide direct support to UNISON members working in health and social care across Sussex and Kent, offering advice, guidance, advocacy, and representation.
The postholder will play a key role in delivering high-quality individual representation, supporting members through complex casework, and ensuring their rights are upheld in the workplace. They will need to demonstrate strong advocacy skills, with proven experience in representing trade union members in individual cases, including disciplinary, grievance, and capability procedures.
In addition to casework, the organiser will work collaboratively with branch officers and stewards to strengthen local organising capacity, develop workplace representation, and contribute to wider branch campaigns. The role may also involve preparing case documentation, mentoring activists, and supporting communications and member engagement initiatives.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity please download Area and Local Organiser application form (under “Resources”)
The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be sent to Claire Harvey by email to c.harvey@unison.co.uk, quoting the correct ref: R9/BSOF04T
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 23 October 2025.
Interviews will be held on the 6 November 2025 in Woking.
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.