Organising Officer – Labour Link Unit, Policy and Public Affairs Department

About this job

To be successful in this role, you will need experience of the trade union movement and the Labour Party to help advance the priorities of public service workers in Parliament and beyond. You will be capable of establishing, maintaining and developing political contacts and relationships at all levels of national, regional and local government and within the devolved nations, as well as supporting the UNISON group of MPs.

Knowledge of the Labour Party and a commitment to its principles are essential as is knowledge of UNISON and its link with the Party.

Representing UNISON externally and Labour Link internally, you will have excellent representational, communication and people skills. You will also understand the role of UNISON’s lay democracy at the heart of our work, and understand how to report to a political committee.

You are always ready to roll up your sleeves and pitch in wherever you might be needed – Labour Link is a small team, but one that supports all aspects of our union through political organising and campaigning.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General application form to the job description and person specification (both under “Documents”)  

Please note that only the relevant application form will be accepted.  
CVs will not be accepted.   

The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be returned by e-mail to Grace Flanagan – g.flanagan@unison.co.uk quoting reference: CCP/45 on your application form. 

Please save your documents starting with your full name in the document name.  

Closing date for applications is 5 pm on Monday 02 March 2026 

The interviews will be held on the week commencing 23 March 2026 in the UNISON Centre, Euston, London  

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.