Fighting back for workers, Unite is taking Trade Unionism into the tens of thousands of unorganised workplaces in Britain and Ireland. Working from Organising Units in the Union’s 10 Regions, each headed by a Senior Organiser, the Organisers / organisers in training work as a team in a National Organising Structure, led by Unite’s Organising Department. It is hard work in sometimes tough circumstances. But there will never be a better opportunity for those who want to make a difference.

The following vacancies are currently available:

ORGANISERS / ORGANISERS IN TRAINING

Pay: £31,427.00 - £33,627.00 (Band 7)

The Organisers / organisers in training must have the ability to engage with people, identify leaders and motivate workers to take action. Experience might include both the world of work and wider campaigning, for example, in the community. As well as workplace representatives, a tenants leader or childcare campaigner might have the skills necessary to organise workers.

Vacancies for Organisers / organisers in training are available in the following locations:

Normally based in LONDON & EASTERN but flexibility to work as and where required
Normally based in SOUTH EAST but flexibility to work as and where required
Normally based in IRELAND but flexibility to work as and where required
Normally based in SOUTH WEST but flexibility to work as and where required
Normally based in EAST MIDLANDS but flexibility to work as and where required
Normally based in WEST MIDLANDS but flexibility to work as and where required
Normally based in WALES but flexibility to work as and where required
Normally based in SCOTLAND but flexibility to work as and where required
Normally based in NORTH WEST but flexibility to work as and where required
Normally based in NORTH EAST but flexibility to work as and where required

The Unite Organisers are making a difference. Many more will follow as we succeed and come from all walks of life. Many are young, black, Asian and Eastern European. Many are women. All are passionately committed to organising workers and rebuilding the Trade Union movement.

Please email Joan.hylton@unitetheunion.org for an application pack including Job Description and Person Specification (please state clearly which position and in which region(s) you are applying). Alternatively, if you do not have access to email, you can phone 020 7611 2697 for an application pack to be sent to you (please state clearly which position and in which region(s) you are applying).

Please be aware that due to the nature of these roles, there is a travelling commitment. Applicants must be in possession of a full driving licence.

Completed applications should be returned to arrive by 12 noon on Friday, 17th February 2012.