Senior National Officer – Equality Unit

LGBT Jobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 62.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UNISON is seeking a dynamic leader for its London-based Equality Unit. Based in London, you will manage a team that supports equality groups, young and retired members, and work with elected leaders to shape union policy.

You will develop strategies to increase participation, drive campaigns, and influence across the union in a politically sensitive environment. Strong communication, influencing, and change-management skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience analysing complex information and developing strategic plans.
• Track record in leading organisational development and change initiatives.
• Strong ability to influence and build relationships in sensitive environments.

Aufgaben

• Manage a team supporting equality groups and engagement across the union.
• Drive participation and shape campaigning and bargaining strategies.
• Work with elected leaders to represent members and monitor progress.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team management

Budget management

Project management

Communication

Influencing

Equality & diversity

Stakeholder management

Jobbeschreibung

Location: 130 Euston Rd., London NW1 2AY, UK

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £68,631 per annum, plus £7,170 London Weighting allowance

Highlighted points for this job

Role in UNISON's Equality Unit

Based in London

Responsibilities include managing teams and driving participation

Requires proven experience in equality and strategic planning

Applications via specific form by 1 November 2026

The role

UNISON has always led the way on equality and is proud of the work we do internally and externally to improve equality for members of our union and wider society. We are proud of the work ourEqualityUnit does to support the work of our women members, Black members, disabled members, LGBT+members, youngmembersand retired members. As well as the work on equality,the role requires someone committed to driving up participation across all areas of your union to ensure that we trulyrepresentour whole membership inallour structures and decision making.

We are looking for a leader to join our busy London-basedEquality Unit. You will manage a team of staff that supports the work of ourself-organisedequalitygroups, as wellas youngmembers and retired members.You will also work closely with other UNISON colleagues to develop strategies to increase participation across all areas of the union and be involved in developing our negotiating and bargaining strategies.

Core skills for the job include influencing and organising, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to run and shape our campaigns. Adetailed knowledge of equality,a track recordin working as part of a team and experience of speaking up on behalf of members in a representative setting and working with elected leaders will be an advantage.

The person

What we’re looking for...

Proven experience of analysing complex information, solving challenging problems and developing effective strategic plans.

Experience of designing, implementing and evaluating performance standards, with a strong focus on monitoring and continuous improvement.

A successful track record of leading organisational development initiatives and managing change in complex environments.

Strong ability to operate, influence and build relationships effectively within politically sensitive environments.

Inspirational leadership skills, with experience managing teams, motivating others, encouraging innovation and handling complex people management issues.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and make decisions across a broad area of responsibility.

Experience of project and budget management, with excellent organisational and time management skills.

A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with knowledge of employment law, workplace equality issues and the role of trade unions in promoting fair representation and democratic values.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full requirements for this role.