The role

UNISON is the public service union. We bring together the voices of over 1.3 million workers in local government, health, education, and outsourced services. Our 1,200 staff work across 12 UK regions and our national centre in London. Regional offices support the work of local branches, helping to represent, recruit, organise and retain members – as well as making key contributions in areas such as campaigning, strategies for negotiation and bargaining, and actions against discrimination.

As a Local Organiser, you will be at the first level of organising. Focused on recruiting recent members at branch level – via employer premises, public events, etc. – you’ll also link with the wider regional organising team, extracting information from membership systems, evaluating outcomes of recruitment activities, and helping to use mapping and campaigning to develop new activists.

The person

• Experience of facilitating similar initiatives, including practical problem solving, planning and organising meetings, analysing information.




• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and commitment to pursue your own learning and development.
• Experience of using your interpersonal skills to respond to the needs of others: giving advice and guidance, persuading and influencing (including providing effective member/customer care and dealing with people who are angry or upset).
• Ability to draft correspondence, newsletters, minutes, etc., and to assist in presentations.
• Proven ability to organise and prioritise your own workload, making decisions (within guidelines) as well as following policies and procedures.
• Experience of handling/processing sensitive information, e.g. financial and confidential.
• Understanding of the basics of employment law, employment issues, the principles of equality and democracy, and the role of trade unions.
• Knowledge of ICT packages, including Microsoft Office suite.

Please refer to the job description and person specificatio

📌 Fixed Term Local Organiser (Karahal)
🏢 UNISON Torbay Health
📍 Karahal