x2 Area Organiser – West Midlands Region
About this job
The successful candidates will bring their experience and skills to the role and be able to develop and deliver recruitment and organising initiatives and campaigns in our branches, train and develop stewards, undertake case work, advise, support and mentor branch officers and stewards in representation and negotiation.
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. You will need to be able to travel within the West Midlands region for meetings/training as required.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form referring 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 w3@unison.co.uk or post to: HR, UNISON West Midlands Region, 24 Livery Street, Birmingham B3 2PA quoting reference:
R12/33; R12/99;on your application form.Please save your documents starting with your full name in the document name.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 25 th May 2026
The interviews will be held in Birmingham City Centre on 4th and 5th June 2026.
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.