UNISON Leicestershire Health Branch is the county’s leading trade union in the healthcare sector. Thousands of our members work in hospitals, care homes, private, voluntary and community sectors.
The branch is currently recruiting two Branch Support Organisers to be based at their central office in Leicester.
Location: Leicester and Leicestershire
Starting salary: £35,403 full time (£20,179 for 20 hours/week) plus subsistence allowance
Closing date: Wednesday 22 October at 2pm
Hours: 1 x full time (35 hours per week) and 1 x 20 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Reference: LHB/BSO
About this job
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.
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.
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please complete the Application Form.
Send your completed Application Form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form to:
eastmidlandsadminteam@unison.co.uk
Please title your email: LHB/BSO Branch Support Organiser
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 22 October at 2pm
Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 04 & Wednesday 05 November
Branch Support Organiser job description
UNISON General Application Form