Royal College of Nursing - Company
RCN Organiser
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RCN Organiser
Birmingham Office with hybrid working, Permanent, 31.5 hours per week
£46,623 - £58,089 per annum pro rata*
At the Royal College of Nursing we’re an optimistic organisation. And we’ve got good reason to be. We all share the same voice when it comes to changing the shape of the health policies of the future. And as the largest trade union of nursing staff and students in the UK – with over half a million members – all we can see are the infinite possibilities for a brighter future. Join us and you will too.
If you’re looking to find a workplace with strong values of fairness, social justice and the opportunity to make a real difference to thousands of nursing professionals, then the UK Organiser role may be a good fit for you.
Role Description
As an Organiser you will work within the West Midlands region supporting the development and delivering of key organising activity, drives and campaigns. You’ll be working closely with members and RCN staff developing strong nursing leaders and building effective structures that support members to win on the issues that matter to them and the nursing profession.
It's a job full of possibilities as you could get involved in anything from member engagement using digital technology; developing workplace teams; to co-producing with member and staff stakeholders a deep organising campaign.
The ability to foster strong professional relationships and encourage close collaboration between members is at the heart of this role. The ideal candidate will be able to evidence both knowledge of, and experience in organising tactics and tools. The ability to identify, recruit, train, develop and inspire member leaders and activists is at the heart of this role. Your experience should demonstrate your proven ability to identify issues and leaders, develop member structures that support their capacity to act and facilitate participation with people from an array of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
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We’re looking for someone who is an experienced organiser and can work as part of a team. It is important you can build professional relationships with members and staff by promoting a working atmosphere where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
If you are unfamiliar with the “organising approach or organising model” this role is likely not to be a good fit. Please also note this is a West Midlands wide role so you will need to travel. You may be required to stay away from home overnight and work with members on all shifts.
What We Offer
- Benefits: Impressive range of benefits, broad range of learning development opportunities, award-winning health and wellbeing programme
- Leave: Annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages
- Salary: Competitive pay structure with annual pay progression until you reach the top of the salary scale
- Working Arrangements: Flexible working enabling a good work-life balance, hybrid working model allows for up to 60% of your working time to be carried out from home, at least 40% of your working time will be spent working in person
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Our Selection Process
- Please click the ‘apply now’ button to apply and answer the supporting questions online demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don’t.
- Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes.
- We want your experience applying for a job with us to be the best it can be. We may hold our interviews and assessments in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know.
Equal Opportunities
Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. This is integral to our mission to enable you to support our members and ensure their voice is heard by all UK governments to get the best outcomes for them and their patients.
As proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Contact Details
To discuss the role please contact:
- Lorna Deans, Head of Operations or
- Sarah Dodsworth, Regional Director on 0121 450 4300 or via email Sarah.Dodsworth@rcn.org.uk
For more information about the recruitment and selection process please contact recruit@rcn.org.uk
Opening date: 4 August 2026
Closing date: Midnight 4 September 2026
Assessments and Interviews dates: 18 September 2026 (in person - Birmingham)
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