Organising Official

Prospect union; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospect Union in London is seeking an Organising Official to join the Bectu Sector team in the London Production Division, representing members who work in film and TV. You will support members and drive recruitment and retention initiatives, developing existing branch structures and identifying new organising opportunities.

The role requires experience in personal case work and collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation to advance trade union objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with ability to influence.
• Knowledge and understanding of employment law.
• Strong planning, organising, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering organising projects, campaigning for organisational change or similar.

Responsibilities

• Working with negotiating teams to identify, plan and deliver recruitment and organising regional and national campaigns.
• Develop communications appropriate for a range of different workspaces.
• Build and develop branch structures and strategy.
• Deliver effective case work and employment law knowledge for members.

Skills

Communication

Influence

Employment law

Planning & organising

Problem-solving

Campaigns/organising

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us:Prospect is the trade union of choice for over 157,000 professionals, specialists and managers from across the UK. Our members vary from nuclear physicists and engineers to film directors and cinematographers - with many more in between. For each of these members we provide advice, support, and representation. Join us and you can make a real difference to the lives of working people.

Job Description:We are looking for an Organising Official to join the Bectu Sector team in the London Production Division representing members who work in film and TV. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting Prospect members and driving recruitment and retention initiatives, developing existing branch structures and identifying new organising opportunities. The ideal candidate will have experience in dealing with personal case work and working with varying stakeholders across the organisation both internally and externally, as well as a passion for working for a Trade Union.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with negotiating teams to identify, plan and deliver recruitment and organising regional and national campaigns.
• Develop communications appropriate for a range of different workspaces.
• Build and develop branch structures and strategy.
• Deliver effective case work and employment law knowledge for members.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Strong communication with ability to influence.
• Knowledge and understanding of employment law.
• Strong planning, organising, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering organising projects, campaigning for organisational change or similar.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of pensions.
• Knowledge of health and safety.

Closing date Wednesday 21st October 2026 - NOON (CVs alone will not be accepted)

Interviews will be held on 10th November 2026 at our London office.

Prospect Union is committed to create a diverse environment and is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All our applicants will be given careful consideration for employment regardless to race, colour, religion, sex, physical and mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, and any other protected status.