Regional Organiser: Lead Activists & Campaigns

UNISON Torbay Health; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UNISON, the U.K.'s leading public services union, is seeking a Regional Organiser to drive workplace organisation across the Eastern region. You will guide branches, coach activists, and lead a small team of organisers while negotiating on behalf of members and shaping casework processes. This is a field‑based role with regional travel.

You'll develop training, build stakeholder relationships, and influence union strategies at multiple levels to strengthen member representation.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the movement, equality focus, and commitment to organising.
• Experience guiding and developing local branches and activists.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and changes affecting members.
• Proven ability to manage a team and lead negotiations.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills for challenging scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and advocate for members.
• Guide, support and develop local branches and activists.
• Identify activist training and coaching needs for stewards and officers.
• Manage a small team of area/local organisers.
• Lead negotiations and represent members individually and collectively.
• Help branches develop systems for handling casework.

Skills

Equality

Organising

Worker power

Employment law

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

UNISON, the U.K.'s leading public services union, is seeking a Regional Organiser to drive workplace organisation across the Eastern region. You will guide branches, coach activists, and lead a small team of organisers while negotiating on behalf of members and shaping casework processes. This is a field‑based role with regional travel.

You'll develop training, build stakeholder relationships, and influence union strategies at multiple levels to strengthen member representation.