Our public services are under major threat.
Region
Eastern
Location
Bury St Edmunds Regional Office
Starting salary
£35,403 per annum plus £3,489 Annual Subsistence Allowance
Closing date
29 October 2025
Hours
35
Contract type
Full time, fixed term
Contract length
Fixed term for 24 months
Reference
R1/BSOF8T
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 a new organiser to work in long term projects recruiting new members, motivating them to take an active role in our campaigns, and identifying new activists. The project work allocated to the BSOF role is determined by the lay leadership. The current focus of this work is recruitment and organising in Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts.
The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills in one-to-one communications, recruitment, organising and campaigning. You will be expected to contribute to and meet the targets set. Previous experience as a recruiter, organiser and campaigner within a trade union or community organisation would also be desirable. You will also ned to demonstrate and knowledge of trade unionism and our union's values.
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. Public transport links in the Eastern Region are poor. Having access to a car would be beneficial.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity please download Area and Local Organiser application form (under "Resources"). Please note that ONLY the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted. See job description and person specification (under 'Documents').
The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be sent to Please ensure you quote the job ref R1/BSOF8T on the application form.
Completed application forms must be received by no later than 5pm on Wednesday 29th October 2025.
Interviews will take place on the 11th and 12th November in Bury St Edmunds.
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.