About this job
UNISON improves the working lives of people delivering public services through individual and collective representation, campaigning and negotiation. Are you someone who excels in listening, problem-solving, and engaging with people? Do you have the determination to make a meaningful difference in people’s working lives?
UNISON is looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, and resourceful individual to support the Greater London Region in the recruitment and retention of members, as well as identifying new workplace reps and promoting our campaigns.
The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in one-to-one communication, practical problem-solving, persuasion, perseverance, and self-motivation. While previous experience as a recruiter, organiser, or campaigner within a trade union or community organisation is desirable, transferrable skills are also highly valued. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of our union’s values and objectives.
The Greater London Region prides itself on its diverse membership. We aim to represent the entire public sector in our multicultural city. We support and encourage applications from underrepresented groups and those from Black, Asian and non-white backgrounds. UNISON uses ‘Black’ in a broad, inclusive sense to describe people who face racism in the UK, including people of African, Caribbean, Asian, Arab and other heritage.
The successful candidates will need to be good at prioritising multiple tasks and flexible in their approach. Reaching members in some public services can be challenging during “office hours” so the successful candidate may be required to work in the evening, early mornings and occasionally at weekends. UNISON has a range of policies to support a healthy work/life balance.
You will need to be able to travel in and around our London region (inside the M25
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 Greater London HR G@unison.co.uk quoting reference: R3/95 & R3/99 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 Wednesday 10 June. Applications received after this time for any reason will not be accepted.
The interviews will be held on 1 July 2026 in person at the UNISON Centre.
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