UNISON WELFARE

About this job

Responsibilities include:

Providing secretarial and administrative support to organising staff and branches

Working quickly and accurately while under pressure

Preparing correspondence, reports, newsletters, organising meetings, travel, accommodation, etc

You must have:

Accurate keyboard skills with a minimum of 50 wpm

IT proficiency in O365

Good communication and organisational skills

The ability to prioritise work, be flexible and operate well in a team

Ability to operate office machinery (photocopier, printer, franker, enveloping machine etc)

Applicants should have good oral and written communications skills, work in a team setting, knowledge of administrative systems and equipment and be familiar with IT systems.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity, please see the job description and person specification below and download and complete the general application form, and disability and recruitment monitoring forms (under “Documents”).

Please note that only the general application form will be accepted, we do not accept CVs.

Please send completed application forms along with Recruitment and Disability monitoring forms to k.smith@unison.co.uk quoting Ref No R7/70.

The closing date for completed applications will be 5.00pm on Monday 5th January 2026.

Interviews to be held in Inverness Resource Centre on Friday 16th January 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.

About this job

Responsibilities include:

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to organising staff and branches
• Working quickly and accurately while under pressure
• Preparing correspondence, reports, newsletters, organising meetings, travel, accommodation, etc
• Creating and Maintaining databases, administrative systems and processing mail

You must have:

• Accurate keyboard skills with a minimum of 50 wpm
• IT proficiency in O365
• Good communication and organisational skills
• The ability to prioritise work, be flexible and operate well in a team
• Ability to operate office machinery (photocopier, printer, franker, enveloping machine etc)

Applicants should have good oral and written communications skills, work in a team setting, knowledge of administrative systems and equipment and be familiar with IT systems.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity, please see the job description and person specification below and download and complete the general application form, and disability and recruitment monitoring forms (under “Documents”).

Please note that only the general application form will be accepted, we do not accept CVs.

Please send completed application forms along with Recruitment and Disability monitoring forms to k.smith@unison.co.uk quoting Ref No R7/76.

The closing date for completed applications will be 5.00pm on Monday 12^th January 2026.

Interviews to be held in the Glasgow Regional Office on Friday 23^rd January 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.

About this job

The post holder will be involved in performing routine audits, as well as matters of governance and risk management at the branches. The role combines some autonomy, interesting and varied work and opportunities to make valued contributions in shaping and improving the union’s operations and processes. The Auditor will be based at the UNISON Centre in London.

The role will involve extensive travelling to branches and regional offices across the UK with regular overnight stays, to conduct audits and to provide training to lay and regional officers.

Responsibilities and duties will include all aspects of internal auditing in a large multi-cost centre environment requiring robust planning, reporting and support across the organisation, whilst working alongside other colleagues within the finance function, senior managers and lay structures. The internal audit team works towards improving financial controls and procedures already in place aimed at ensuring compliance with internal and external rules and regulations. As a team member, the post holder will provide first class auditing and advisory service, primarily to branch officers to ensure the integrity of financial records and returns and other internal controls. The post holder will be required to maintain comprehensive working papers and files on all routine and special audits; prepare comprehensive reports with recommendations for senior managers or lay committee on matters of non-compliance, fraud or other financial irregularity using audit evidence.

You will be qualified with a recognised CCAB qualification with proven technical and practical knowledge of internal and external auditing principles and practices. As the role will be demanding, it calls for an individual who has strong proven analytical skills and reporting attributes with an eye for detail; excellent knowledge and understanding of systems to be able to produce and present relevant information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders and the ability to communicate effectively and at all levels. The post holder will be highly organised and able to work unsupervised to meet the diverse demands and objectives of the audit and finance section to strict deadlines.

All applicants must fill in a general application form. CVs are not accepted in applying for this role.

Interviews will take place in person at the UNISON Head Office at 130 Euston Road, London.

The role is on a hybrid basis. You will be expected to be in the office 50% of the time unless out on visits.

UNISON does not sponsor overseas applicants

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the General application form (under “Documents”). See job description and person specification (under “Documents”). Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.

Please send your completed application form along with a copy of the recruitment and disability form to Serena Hadley, Finance Department, UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road London NW1 2AY or email s.hadley@unison.co.uk by no later than 5pm on Monday 29 December 2025

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.

About this job

Organise deliveries and set up rooms for meetings, including IT and telephone support.

Manage cleaning staff and contractors whilst on site.

To carry out minor maintenance tasks including changing lamps, minor repairs to fixtures and fittings, maintaining the efficient operation of the heating system etc.

Responsible for any issues relating to the Car Park.

You must have:

• Experience of working in a modern office environment with an

understanding of related Health & Safety issues, manual handing

• Ability to prioritise duties and work as part of a team, use email and basic software packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience carrying out minor repairs and building maintenance

How to apply

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

Please email application forms along with the Recruitment and Disability monitoring forms to  w3@unison.co.uk quoting the reference of the job you would like to apply for: 

R12/45

The closing date for completed applications is 17:00 on Tuesday, 23 December 2025. 

Interviews will take place in Birmingham City Centre on Tuesday and Wednesday 20 and 21 January 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.

About this job

Working as part of the Eastern Regional Core Resources team you will provide comprehensive administrative support to a team of Regional Organising staff, providing services direct to our members, regions and branches. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to organise your own workload. As an experienced team player, you will have the ability to work quickly and accurately to manage and meet tight deadlines.

As well as being a confident communicator you will have excellent IT with a sound knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel and Outlook. You will be required to regularly use a case management system and therefore database administration experience is preferred.

The post will be based in the Bury St Edmunds office. You will need to be prepared to undertake occasional travel within Eastern region and to UNISON Centre in London for meetings/training as required.

You do not have to have a Trade Union background, but you do need to have an understanding of the aims and values of the Trade Union Movement.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the General application form (under “Documents”). See job description and person specification (under “Documents”). Please note that only the G eneral application form will be accepted. 

The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be sent to recruitment.eastern@unison.co.uk or by post to Church Lane House, Church Lane, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1NH, quoting Job Ref: R1/81

Closing date for applications is Sunday 4th January 2026  at 5pm 

Interviews will take place on 20th January 2026 in the Bury St Edmunds 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.

About this job

We target audiences including UNISON members, potential members, the public, politicians, employers and other key influencers as we strive to deliver real change and improvements to public services.

We are looking for a talented and motivated graphic designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating dynamic visual content that communicates our brand and message across multiple platforms whilst maintaining consistency and high-quality standards. You will work with colleagues at all levels of the union to design and develop content that promotes the union’s key campaigns, benefits and priorities.

You will create, develop and design graphics across digital and print media including advertisements, social media, websites and campaign materials.

• Maintain a consistent visual style across all platforms ensuring design aligns with the organisation’s brand identity and goals.

• A solid understanding of design production – delivering graphics, typography and illustration to a high standard with expertise in print production being essential.

• Keep updated on design trends and best practices and being keen to learn, grow and develop new skills.

You are always ready to roll up your sleeves and pitch in wherever you might be needed, a key trait for a team that balances long-term priorities with responsive campaigning. Join a friendly team campaigning to improve working lives and defending the principles of properly funded public services.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the general application form (under “Documents”). See job description and person specification (under “Documents”). Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.  

Use of any other application form will result in your application not being considered. Please email your UNISON general application form along with both the recruitment monitoring form and the disability monitoring form to commsjob@unison.co.uk, quoting the correct ref: CCP/8 

Completed application forms must be received by no later than 5pm on 13 January 2026.  

Interviews will take place on Thursday 5 Feb 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.

About this job

Our members are working under extreme pressure and UNISON is actively campaigning for services and jobs. We are seeking an Area Organiser to recruit, organise and work on a range of time-defined projects to support our campaign.

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 our branches, The Area Organiser will 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.

Your office will be in Glasgow. You will need to be able to travel within the region for meetings/training as required.

The successful candidate will need to be flexible with their working hours. Reaching members can be challenging during “office hours” so the successful candidate may be required to work in the evening, early mornings and occasionally at weekends.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form and monitoring forms (under “Resources”). See the job brief, job description and person specification (under “Documents”)

Please note that only the general application form will be accepted, we do not accept CVs.

Please send completed application forms along with Recruitment and Disability monitoring forms to k.smith@unison.co.uk quoting Ref No R7/BSOF04.

The closing date for completed applications will be 5pm on Friday 9 th January 2026.

Interviews to be held in the Glasgow regional office week commencing 2^nd February 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.

About this job

In addition to the range of duties set out in the generic JD, the post holder will operate as the Head of Trade Union Education and Campaigns, including UNISON College NI’s union Learning and Organising Strategy. The post holder will be responsible to the Regional Secretary and will be a member of the Regional Management Team.

The post holder will have overall responsibility for developing and leading UNISON NI’s learning and campaigning strategy and will play a major role in developing workforce training and learning strategies with Government and arms length bodies.

The post holder will play a full role on behalf of UNISON in the appropriate structures of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and with designated external bodies, including international bodies and forums, in furtherance of UNISON’s key objectives and priorities.

The post holder will additionally play a lead role:

• Progressing equality and human rights both within UNISON NI and externally, including integrating UNISON’s activism and political education programme as a core pillar of UNISON College NI.
• Integrating trade union education and campaigning initiatives with organising, bargaining and policy.
• Developing and implementing UNISON’s communications, campaigning and digital organising strategies.
• Contributing to the delivery of UNISON’s Regional Plan and National Objectives as part of the Regional Management Team.
• Managing and developing multi-disciplinary teams to meet UNISON’s strategic objectives of growth and organising
• Planning activities across the region to ensure effective campaigning and delivery of key services to branches and members
• Representing UNISON’s aims and objectives to a range of organisations and individuals, employers, and the media.

The Person 

• Will have a proven track record in trade union education, linked to strategic campaigning and communication strategies, including interventions at senior level, with Government Ministers, Government Departments and public and private sector CEOs.
• Will have a sound knowledge of the political situation in Northern Ireland including knowledge of the Peace Agreement and its commitments.
• Will demonstrate strong leadership skills obtained within a unionised environment which include the ability to manage.
• Will be able to inspire members, activists and teams of staff to pursue UNISON goals.
• Will have demonstrable financial management skills, including the ability to deliver programmes of activities to budget.
• Will be an able public speaker with strong oral and written communications skills.
• Will have well developed negotiating skill

How to apply

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

Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.  Applications should be based on the person specification with examples, bearing in mind the job brief. 

The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be sent by email to hrrecruitment@unison.co.uk quoting the correct ref:  R5/5 

Please save your documents as your full name, post, reference number 

Completed application forms must be received by no later than

12.00 Noon, 6th January 2026 

This recruitment will also involve a media test which will be conducted via Microsoft Teams and forms part of the selection process, which is currently due to take place on Monday 19th January 2026. Please keep this in mind. 

In-person panel interviews will take place on the Tuesday 20th January 2026 and will be held at the UNISON Regional Centre, Galway House, 165 York Street, Belfast .  

The Northern Ireland Region has over 53,000 members working primarily in health, social care, education and the community & voluntary sectors

UNISON is committed to equality of opportunity. Applicants will be treated equally regardless of gender, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, race, religious belief, political opinion and whether or not they have dependents.

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.

About this job

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 our branches, The Area Organiser will 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.

Your office will be in Edinburgh. You will need to be able to travel within the region for meetings/training as required.

The successful candidate will need to be flexible with their working hours. Reaching members can be challenging during “office hours” so the successful candidate may be required to work in the evening, early mornings and occasionally at weekends.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form and monitoring forms (under “Resources”). See the job brief, job description and person specification (under “Documents”)

Please note that only the Area & Local Organiser application form will be accepted, we do not accept CVs.

Please send completed application forms along with Recruitment and Disability monitoring forms to k.smith@unison.co.uk quoting Ref No R7/136. 

The closing date for completed applications will be 5pm on Friday 9th January 2026. 

Interviews to be held in the Glasgow regional office week commencing 2nd February 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.

About this job

The Regional Organiser is lead bargainer with a range of public, private, community and voluntary sector employers and negotiating bodies and holds overall responsibility for developing the union’s organising strategy and public policy campaigns with branches in their area.

The successful candidates will have a proven track record in senior level negotiations; have knowledge of and/or experience of UNISON Rule and compliance matters; have a track record of successful strategic union organising; and experience in handling the media – including TV, radio and social media. The post holders will also represent members within an agreed framework.

How to apply

How to apply 

To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the General application form (under “Documents”). See job description and person specification (under “Documents”). Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.

The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be sent by email to hrrecruitment@unison.co.uk quoting the correct ref:  R5/9 and R5/44   

Please save your documents as your full name, post, reference number. 

Completed application forms must be received by no later than

12.00 Noon, 5th January 2026 

Interviews will be held on the 19th January 2026 

The Northern Ireland Region has over 53,000 members working primarily in health, social care, education and the community & voluntary sectors

UNISON is committed to equality of opportunity. Applicants will be treated equally regardless of gender, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, race, religious belief, political opinion and whether or not they have dependents.

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.

About this job

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 our branches, The Area Organiser will 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.

Your office will be in Glasgow. You will need to be able to travel within the region for meetings/training as required.

The successful candidate will need to be flexible with their working hours. Reaching members can be challenging during “office hours” so the successful candidate may be required to work in the evening, early mornings and occasionally at weekends.

How to apply

How to Apply 

To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form and monitoring forms (under “Resources”). See the job brief, job description and person specification (under “Documents”)

Please note that only the Area & Local Organiser application form will be accepted, we do not accept CVs.

Please send completed application forms along with Recruitment and Disability monitoring forms to k.smith@unison.co.uk quoting Ref No R7/36, R7/45, R7/104  

The closing date for completed applications will be 5pm on Friday 9th January 2026. 

Interviews to be held in the Glasgow regional office week commencing 2nd February 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.

About this job

You’ll lead the strategic delivery of content strategies across all of the union’s digital channels, ensuring our online presence is powerful, accessible and aligned with our organisational priorities. You will shape the union’s approach to digital engagement, setting the strategic direction for web, email, social media and emerging digital platforms.

You’ll work closely with teams across the union to ensure content engages members, supports recruitment and organising, and amplifies the voices and experiences of working people across the UK. Your role will be to optimise content across all digital channels to maximise reach, engagement and impact.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Extensive experience of developing and managing strategies for a range of digital platforms, including social media, website and email.

• Strong experience of developing and leading digital content strategies across multiple platforms, with a deep understanding of accessibility, UX and digital publishing best practice· Strong strategic insight into how digital contentsupports campaigns around recruitment, retention, organising and representation within a trade union or values-driven organisation.

• A proven track record in optimising digital content for different channels, using data and audience insight to drive decisions and shape content that performs.

• High-level expertise in multi-channel content planning and digital optimisation, working with other to ensure content works effectively on digital channels.

• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments and regions to embed a unified digital content strategy.

• A clear commitment to the mission, values and principles of the trade union movement.

This is a unique opportunity to modernise and strengthen the union’s digital engagement, leading a strategic function that works with the rest of the communications team to deliver impactful, member-focused digital content at scale.

This role is based in UNISON centre and may require occasional national travel.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the General application form (under “Documents”). See job description and person specification (under “Documents”). Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.

The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be sent by email to hrrecruitment@unison.co.uk quoting the correct ref: CCP/69   

(Please save each of your documents to include your Full Name, Job Title, Region/Dept and Reference)  

The closing date for this post is Friday 16th January 2026 at 5:00pm  

It is proposed to hold interviews at the end of January/beginning of February 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.

About this job

The Role 

The Regional Organiser is the key generic organising role in the region, with responsibility for recruitment, retention and organisation of members.

A powerful advocate of organising and building branch and membership organisation, you will:

• Provide leadership to a group of branches within a locality, service group or work area to ensure that branches have the strongest possible workplace organisation.
• Support, guide and develop branches and activists through major periods of change in the delivery of public services.
• Build branch organisation and performance, identifying training and development needs of activists and providing ongoing support through coaching and mentoring of stewards and branch officers.
• Lead collective negotiations across the range of sectors which UNISON organises at local, regional or national level.
• Represent members individually and collectively, assisting branches to develop systems and processes for managing and undertaking their casework effectively.
• Manage a small team of area and/or local organisers.

The Person 

You will have skills and experience that include:

• Demonstrable leadership and motivational skills.
• A track record of using initiative and independence over a broad area of activity.
• Considerable knowledge of an industrial relations environment and a track record of high level negotiation and representation.
• Experience of advocacy in difficult situations.
• Ability to develop strategies, plans and solutions to solve complex problems.
• Ability to work on and manage projects.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and experience of influencing people at all levels.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the General application form (under “Documents”). See job description and person specification (under “Documents”). Please note that only the General application form will be accepted. 

The completed application form, along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be sent by email to hrrecruitment@unison.co.uk quoting the correct Ref: R2/25 

Please save your documents as your full name, post, reference number.   

Completed application forms must be received by no later than 5:00pm Wednesday 7 January 2026 

Interviews will be held on Monday 26 January 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.

About this job

UNISON is looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to support our growing organisation.

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 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 East Midlands region and to London for meetings/training as required

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the Area & Local Organiser application form (under “Documents”). See job description and person specification (under “Documents”).

Please note that only the Area & Local Organiser form will be accepted.

The completed application form, along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be sent by email Eastmidlands.recruitment@unison.co.uk

quoting the correct Ref: “R2/96 Area Organiser” in the subject line of the email.

Completed application forms must be received by no later than 5:00pm Wednesday 7 January 2026

Interviews will be held on TBC the week commencing Monday 26 January 2026) at UNISON Regional Offices in Nottingham.

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.

About this job

The Regional Organiser is the key generic organising role in the region, with responsibility for recruitment, retention and organisation of members.

A powerful advocate of organising and building branch and membership organisation, you will:
 

• Provide leadership to a group of branches within a locality, service group or work area to ensure that branches have the strongest possible workplace organisation.

• Support, guide and develop branches and activists through major periods of change in the delivery of public services.

• Build branch organisation and performance, identifying training and development needs of activists and providing ongoing support through coaching and mentoring of stewards and branch officers.

• Lead collective negotiations across the range of sectors which UNISON organises at local, regional or national level.

• Represent members individually and collectively, assisting branches to develop systems and processes for managing and undertaking their casework effectively.

• Manage a small team of area and/or local organisers.

The Person 

You will have skills and experience that include:

• Demonstrable leadership and motivational skills.

• A track record of using initiative and independence over a broad area of activity.

• Considerable knowledge of an industrial relations environment and a track record of high level negotiation and representation.

• Experience of advocacy in difficult situations.

• Ability to develop strategies, plans and solutions to solve complex problems.

• Ability to work on and manage projects.

• Highly developed interpersonal skills and experience of influencing people at all levels.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the General application form (under “Documents”). See job description and person specification (under “Documents”). Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.

The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be sent by email to hrrecruitment@unison.co.uk quoting the correct ref:   R11/23b. 

Please save each of your documents to include your Full Name, Job Title, Region/Dept and Reference. 

Completed application forms must be received by no later than 9th January 2026 at 12.00 Noon. 

In person interviews will be held on the 30th January 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.

About this job

The Regional Organiser is the key generic organising role in the region, with responsibility for recruitment, retention and organisation of members.

A powerful advocate of organising and building branch and membership organisation, you will:
 

• Provide leadership to a group of branches within a locality, service group or work area to ensure that branches have the strongest possible workplace organisation.

• Support, guide and develop branches and activists through major periods of change in the delivery of public services.

• Build branch organisation and performance, identifying training and development needs of activists and providing ongoing support through coaching and mentoring of stewards and branch officers.

• Lead collective negotiations across the range of sectors which UNISON organises at local, regional or national level.

• Represent members individually and collectively, assisting branches to develop systems and processes for managing and undertaking their casework effectively.

• Manage a small team of area and/or local organisers.

The Person 

You will have skills and experience that include:

• Demonstrable leadership and motivational skills.

• A track record of using initiative and independence over a broad area of activity.

• Considerable knowledge of an industrial relations environment and a track record of high level negotiation and representation.

• Experience of advocacy in difficult situations.

• Ability to develop strategies, plans and solutions to solve complex problems.

• Ability to work on and manage projects.

• Highly developed interpersonal skills and experience of influencing people at all levels.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the General application form (under “Documents”). See job description and person specification (under “Documents”). Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.

The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be sent by email to hrrecruitment@unison.co.uk quoting the correct ref:   R7/15 

Please save each of your documents to include your Full Name, Job Title, Region/Dept and Reference. 

Completed application forms must be received by no later than 9th January 2026 at 12.00 Noon. 

In person interviews will be held on the 2nd February 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.