Eastern Region Local Organiser

About this job

About the role

You will work on long-term organising and recruitment projects, building sustainable workplace structures and empowering members to take an active role in our campaigns. You will identify and support workplace activists, engage potential members, and help deliver UNISON’s organising strategy across the Eastern region.

What we’re looking for

The successful candidates will bring:

· Strong skills in one-to-one communication, recruitment and organising

· Experience in campaigning and motivating others

· The ability to inspire confidence and build relationships across diverse workplaces

· An understanding of trade unionism and UNISON’s values

· Previous experience as a recruiter, organiser, or campaigner (desirable but not essential)

Location

· R1/79: vacancy within the Essex team, based in the Chelmsford office

Travel

You will need to travel within the region as required, including to our Bury St Edmunds and Chelmsford offices, and occasionally to London for training or other purposes.

How to apply

Please download and complete the Local Organiser application form (under Documents).

Only the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted. Please also refer to the job description and person specification.

Send your completed application form and the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form to: recruitment.eastern@unison.co.uk or post to: Church Lane House, Church Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1NH Please quote the job reference number(s) you are applying for.

Key dates

· Application deadline: 5pm, 25 March 2026

· Interviews: 8 April 2026 in Chelmsford Regional 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.