Prospect union
Organising Official
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Organising Official
Location: London
Salary: £44,422
Job Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time (35 hours)
About Us
Prospect is the trade union of choice for over 157,000 professionals, specialists, and managers from across the UK. Our members vary from nuclear physicists and engineers to film directors and cinematographers – with many more in between. For each of these members, we provide advice, support, and representation. Join us and you can make a real difference to the lives of working people.
Job Description
We are looking for an Organising Official to join the Bectu Sector team in the London Production Division representing members who work in film and TV. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting Prospect members and driving recruitment and retention initiatives, developing existing branch structures, and identifying new organising opportunities. The ideal candidate will have experience in dealing with personal case work and working with varying stakeholders across the organisation both internally and externally, as well as a passion for working for a Trade Union.
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Key Responsibilities
- Working with negotiating teams to identify, plan, and deliver recruitment and organising regional and national campaigns.
- Develop communications appropriate for a range of different workspaces.
- Build and develop branch structures and strategy.
- Deliver effective case work and employment law knowledge for members.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Strong communication with ability to influence.
- Knowledge and understanding of employment law.
- Strong planning, organising, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrable experience of delivering organising projects, campaigning for organisational change, or similar.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of pensions.
- Knowledge of health and safety.
How to Apply
To apply, please select ‘Apply now’. As part of the application process, you will need to complete an application form which will ask for details of your work, education, and training history, and to complete a supporting statement. Our panel will use the information shared in the application to shortlist, so please use the space to demonstrate how your experience, knowledge, skills, and personal qualities meet the outlined requirements.
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We would recommend reviewing the Role Profile/Job Specification linked at the bottom of this advert.
If you have any questions, please contact: peopleandops@prospect.org.uk.
Closing date
Wednesday 21st October 2026 – NOON (CVs alone will not be accepted)
Interviews will be held on 10th November 2026 at our London office.
Prospect Union is committed to creating a diverse environment and is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All our applicants will be given careful consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, physical and mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, and any other protected status.
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