UNISON Torbay Health
Area Organiser - Northern Ireland Region
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The role
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This is a key organising role in UNISON. It includes working in and across branches, and supporting recruitment, organising, representation, bargaining and campaigning activity. You need to be an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to support our growing organisation. The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills to the role, including:
- Developing and delivering recruitment and organising initiatives and campaigns in our branches.
- Training and developing stewards.
- Undertaking case work.
- Advising, supporting and mentoring branch officers and stewards in representation and negotiation.
The person
You will have excellent presentation skills and communication skills, both face-to-face and on paper. A sound understanding of trade unions and their objectives is essential along with a good understanding of UNISON’s policies and objectives. You will need to be able to travel within the region for meetings/training as required.
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How to apply
To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the area and local organiser application form, referring to the job description and person specification.
Please note that only the relevant application form will be accepted. CVs will not be accepted.
The completed application form, along with the NI Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form, should be sent by email to Michele Bradford m.bradford@unison.co.uk and quote reference R5/10.
Please save each of your documents to include your full name, followed by job title, region/dept and reference.
Completed application forms must be received by no later than 5pm on Thursday 3 September 2026
In-person interviews will be held in mid-September. Shortlisted candidates will be notified of the date and time of their interview by email.
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UNISON is committed to equality of opportunity. Applicants will be treated equally regardless of gender, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, race, religious belief, political opinion and whether or not they have dependents.
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.
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