About this job

UNISON is looking for enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individuals to support our region develop a strong and sustainable network of branch officers and representatives as well as establish an excellent casework and representation system.

The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills to the role and be able to develop and deliver recruitment and organising initiatives and campaigns in the region,

You will have excellent presentation skills and communication skills, both face-to-face and on paper.

A sound understanding of trade unions and their objectives is essential along with a good understanding of UNISON’s policies and objectives and a good knowledge of employment law.

You will need to be able to travel to and within the Cymru region / London for meetings/training as required.

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.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area Organiser application form (under “Documents”) See job description and person specification (under “Documents”). Please note that ONLY the Area/Local Organiser application form will be accepted.

Please also complete the Recruitment and Disability monitoring form. Once completed, please email applications to Bev Powell at b.powell@unison.co.uk    quoting job reference R11/91.

The closing date for completed applications is Friday 14th November 2025 (noon)

Interviews will be held in Colwyn Bay on Wednesday 2nd or 3rd December 2025

Introduction to UNISON session

We will hold an “Introduction to UNISON Cymru” session via Teams on the date below for those interested in applying for the Area Organiser post to explain application process, role of organisers and UNISON in general.

Intro to UNISON session: Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 10am

Introduction to UNISON – Click Here to Join

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.