The primary purpose of the role will be to support delivery of the UNISON "Organising to Win" strategy. Work will be a mix of field based organising activity and support of Regional and UNISON Centre colleagues with coordination and capacity building around priority organising campaigns. Some work will be team based but some lone working will also be required.
Location
UNISON Centre, London
Starting salary
£46,910 per annum plus £3,489 Annual Subsistence Allowance per annum and £6,894 London Weighting per annum if applicable
Closing date
29 September 2025
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time, permanent
Reference
ORE/31
About this job
Strategic Organising Unit activity is constantly evaluated to ensure best practice and key lessons are captured and shared with the wider union. An advanced level of organising skill and experience is required for this role
Although the Strategic Organising Unit is based at the UNISON Centre, the post holder may be based at their nearest UNISON Region by agreement. Irrespective of work base, SOU organisers can be deployed to any region for periods of priority activity and campaigns in support of UNISON objectives.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the General application form (under "Documents"). See job description and person specification (under "Documents")
Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.
Please send a copy of the completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability monitoring form by email to Tiwana, Kalvinder on quoting the reference number:
Ref : ORE/31
Closing date for applications is 5.00pm on 29 September 2025.
Interviews will take place in London on 21 October 2025.
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.