Regional Organiser – Cymru: Lead Activists & Branch Growth

UNISON Torbay Health; Colwyn Bay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UNISON is seeking a Regional Organiser to lead day-to-day activities, guide local branches and activists, and oversee casework across the Cymru Region. You will develop training plans, mentor stewards, and lead negotiations with employers to defend members’ interests.

The role requires travel across Wales, with the Colwyn Bay office as the main base and occasional trips to Swansea and Cardiff. Strong leadership and advocacy skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the union movement and its drivers; commitment to equality.
• Proven commitment to organising and building worker power.
• Ability to advise on organising key branch duties and improving response times.
• Good knowledge of key employment law and forthcoming changes affecting members.
• Solid grasp of the political landscape and its impact on strategy.
• Experience in managing a team and collaborating across functions.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills, including high‑level negotiations.
• Ability to build relationships with activists, committees and other stakeholders.
• Experience in strategic project management and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations, representing members individually and collectively.
• Coach, mentor and support stewards and branch officers.
• Guide and develop local branches and activists for stronger workplace organisation.
• Identify activist training needs and develop targeted development plans.
• Manage a small team of area/local organisers and coordinate field activity.
• Develop and implement systems and processes for handling casework across branches.
• Travel throughout the Cymru Region; main office in Colwyn Bay with occasional visits to Swansea/Cardiff.

Skills

Movement understanding and equality

Worker power and organising

Branch duties guidance

Employment law knowledge

Political landscape awareness

Team leadership

Communication and advocacy

Stakeholder relationships

Strategic project management

Job description

UNISON is seeking a Regional Organiser to lead day-to-day activities, guide local branches and activists, and oversee casework across the Cymru Region. You will develop training plans, mentor stewards, and lead negotiations with employers to defend members’ interests.

The role requires travel across Wales, with the Colwyn Bay office as the main base and occasional trips to Swansea and Cardiff. Strong leadership and advocacy skills are essential.