UNISON Torbay Health
BSOF Local Organiser – Cymru region
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The role
Are you a people person with good listening and problem-solving skills? Do you possess the determination to make a difference to people’s lives? This role is a great opportunity to help strengthen UNISON Cymru’s work with members and workplaces across the region.
You will support local branches to recruit new members, encourage existing members to get involved, and help people work together to address workplace issues.
- You will work closely with branches to improve communication with members, support local campaigns, and help identify and develop new activists. This includes talking to members one-to-one, supporting recruitment activity, and helping branches gather feedback using surveys and questionnaires.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, flexible and organised, with experience of working with people and supporting groups. Experience of recruitment, organising and campaigning or similar work within a trade union or community organisation would be an advantage.
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You will need a good understanding of trade union values, and the role unions play in organising and representing workers.
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You will need to be able to travel within the region for meetings/training as required.
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.
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The completed application form, along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form, should be sent by email to: cymruHR@unison.co.uk quoting R11/BSOF04.
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Please save each of your documents to include your full name, followed by job title, region/dept and reference.
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Completed application forms must be received by no later than 12 noon on 21 September 2026.
In-person interviews will be held on 12 October 2026 in Cardiff.
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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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