About this job
Our public services are under major threat. Our members are working under extreme pressure but actively campaigning for fairer workplaces. We are looking for two local organisers to work in long term projects recruiting new members, motivating them to take an active role in our campaigns, and identifying new activists.
The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills in one-to-one communications, recruitment, organising and campaigning. Previous experience as a recruiter, organiser and campaigner within a trade union or community organisation would also be desirable. You will also need to demonstrate and knowledge of trade unionism and our union’s values.
The BSOF post will be working within our strategic organising team focusing on members in multi-academy trusts across the region. For any candidate that is successful, there is an expectation that annual leave is taken within the school holiday period when schools visits are not possible.
You will need to be prepared to travel within the region as required including to our regional offices in Bury St Edmunds and Chelmsford and to London on an occasional basis for training or other purposes.