Organisation name UNISON Leicestershire Health Branch Salary £35,403 full time (£20,179 for 20 hours/week) plus subsistence allowance Closing date Wed, 22 Oct 2025 - 14:00 Job location Leicester and Leicestershire Hours 1 x full time (35 hours per week) and 1 x 20 hours per week Website https://www.unison.org.uk About this Role
UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working across public, private, voluntary, and community sectors, as well as in energy services.
UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union committed to equality. We welcome applications from women and men of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
The Leicestershire Health Branch is currently recruiting two Branch Support Organisers to be based at our central office in Leicester.
This is a key role within the branch, supporting our organising, representation, and administrative functions. You will be directly responsible to the Branch Secretary and work flexibly across a range of duties including:
• Representing members in grievance and disciplinary meetings
• Supporting collective bargaining and negotiations
• Recruiting new members and developing workplace activists
• Coordinating campaigns and supporting branch communications
• Providing administrative support and maintaining branch systems
You’ll need excellent communication, organisational and ICT skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A strong commitment to trade union values and equality is essential.
Experience in trade union organising, representation, and campaigning is desirable, as is knowledge of employment legislation and negotiation principles.