* Support Worker - North-West & Irish Region.
Applications are encouraged from people who are under-represented in the union. We actively encourage women, ethnically diverse/global majority heritage, disabled and LGBT+ people to apply.
JOB DESCRIPTION
GMB's North-West & Irish Region is seeking applications for a Support Worker from committed individuals to join their team based at our Holywood office, Northern Ireland.
GMB is one of the largest trade unions in the UK; we’re proud to represent over half a million people from across the professional spectrum and all walks of life.
The successful postholders will be actively engaged in supporting the region to build and grow our membership by assisting the Union’s Organisers in the recruitment and retention of members, helping to build our branch networks and engage with members across the region.
The successful candidates will:
* Possess a flexible attitude and a full range of organising, recruitment and administrative skills as outlined in the job description.
* Be able to work on their own initiative to undertake duties in a professional and efficient manner.
* Have an understanding of the GMB Union, other Trade Unions, as well as commitment to the wider Trade Union and Labour Movement.
* Applicants must be prepared to work as a team, and the successful candidate would display strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in challenging environments.
* On a personal basis, the applicants would need to display energy, enthusiasm, resilience, commitment, and an ability to use initiative.
We’re looking for someone who possesses the ability to work well independently but is also a real team player.
This is a varied and interesting role. In return, we offer excellent terms and benefits, including:
* Final salary pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Childcare Assistance Scheme
* Season ticket loan
* Cycle to work scheme
* Eye Care claim back Scheme
* Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
* Annual Health Check
TO APPLY:If you’d like to apply please download the application pack documents from the links located on the right-hand side.
Please note:
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered, so please ensure you have completed all sections of the application form (including referee details) and submitted no later than the specified deadline.
Job Contact
Janet Davies - PA to the Regional Secretary
Grade 4 (starting salary £31,636.32 p.a.)
#J-18808-Ljbffr