Assistant National Organiser – Full Time – Temporary

Unison Centre; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public services trade union seeks an Assistant National Organiser to support their 'Organising to Win' strategy. This full-time temporary role requires advanced organising skills and the ability to work collaboratively while also accommodating some lone work. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary reflective of London's living costs and will contribute to the union's objectives through strategic activity.

Qualifications

• Advanced level of organising skill and experience required.
• Willingness to travel and collaborate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of workplace and remote organising activities.
• Report to a National Organiser and work alongside regional colleagues.
• Evaluate and share best practices with the wider union.

Skills

Organising skills

Team collaboration

Lone working capability

Job description

Assistant National Organiser – Full Time – Temporary

The primary purpose of the roles will be to support the planning and delivery of successful workplace and remote organising activity in line with the Unison “Organising to Win” strategy and help develop organising skills, capacity, and best practice across the union.

Location UNISON Centre, London NW1 Starting salary £46,910 per annum plus £6894 per annum London Weighting Closing date 30 June 2025 Hours 35 Contract type Full time,fixed term Contract length 2 months Reference ORE36T

About this job

The post holders will be based in the National Strategic Organising Unit at UNISON Centre, reporting to a National Organiser and will work alongside regional and service group colleagues.

Strategic Organising Unit activity is constantly evaluated to ensure best practice and key lessons are captured and shared with the wider union. Activity is generally team based but some lone working will be required.

SOU organisers can be deployed to any region for periods of priority activity and campaigns in support of UNISON objectives.

An advanced level of organising skill and experience is required for this role as is a willingness to travel and work in collaboration with colleagues across the union

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 a copy of the completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability monitoring form by email to Kevin Lucas on [e-mail] quoting the reference number:

Ref: ORE36T – Full Time 35hrs (Temporary)

Closing date for receiving completed applications is Monday 30 th June 2025 at 5pm.

Interview dates to be confirmed Wednesday 16 th & Thursday 17 th July 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.

Join UNISON and get essential cover wherever you work.

• UNISON has more than 1.3 million members and activists , making us one of Europe’s largest unions
• There are more than 1,000 UNISON branches around the UK

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