Area Organiser - Yorkshire and Humberside region (part time)

LGBT Jobs; Leeds; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

LGBT Jobs is seeking an Area Organiser for the Yorkshire and Humberside region (part time). Regionally based, the role supports UNISON by developing recruitment initiatives and building branch capacity.

You will travel within the region for meetings and training; a sound understanding of trade unions and UNISON’s policies is essential. Excellent presentation and communication skills are required to succeed.

Qualifications

• Excellent presentation skills and communication skills, both face-to-face and in writing.
• A sound understanding of trade unions and UNISON’s policies and objectives.
• Ability to travel within the region for meetings and training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver recruitment initiatives to support UNISON’s growth.
• Train and develop stewards and support branch officers and stewards in representation and negotiation.
• Undertake case work and provide advice, support and mentoring to branches.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Job description

Area Organiser - Yorkshire and Humberside region (part time)

Area Organiser - Yorkshire and Humberside region (part time)

Location: Regionally based

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £48,787 per annum plus £3,629 annual subsistence allowance (pro rata)

Highlighted points for this job

The role is to support UNISON's growing organisation by developing and delivering recruitment initiatives.

A sound understanding of trade unions and UNISON’s policies and objectives is essential.

Candidates must be able to travel within the region for meetings and training.

Applications must be submitted via a specific application form, not CVs.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 26 October.

Planned interviews are scheduled for 10 & 11 November 2026 in Leeds.

The role

There has never been a more important time to protect our members in the public services and encourage those that are not members to join a powerful voice. Are you a people person with good listening and problem solving skills? Do you possess the determination to make a difference to people’s lives?

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.

The person

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 region for meetings/training as required.