Area Organiser x 2
The Northern Ireland region is currently recruiting 2 full time, permanent Area Organisers. This is a key organising role in UNISON. It covers the key areas of recruitment, organising and representation, including working in and across branches, and supporting organising, bargaining and other campaigns
- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Location
- Belfast
- Starting salary
- £46,910 per annum, plus £3,489 Annual Subsistence Allowance
- Closing date
- 5 February 2026
- Hours
- 35
- Contract type
- Full time, permanent
- Reference
- R5/45 and R5/46
About this job
This is a key organising role in UNISON. It covers the key areas of recruitment, organising and representation, including working in and across branches, and supporting organising, bargaining and other campaigns.
You need to be an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to support our growing organisation. The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills to the role and be able to develop and deliver recruitment and organising initiatives and campaigns in our branches, train and develop stewards, undertake case work, advise, support and mentor branch officers and stewards in representation and negotiation.
You will have excellent presentation skills and communication skills, both face-to-face and on paper.
A sound understanding of trade unions and their objectives is essential along with a good understanding of UNISON’s policies and objectives.
You will need to be able to travel within the region for meetings/training as required
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the Area and Local Organiser application form referring to the job description and person specification (both under “Documents”)
Please note that only the Area and Local Organiser application form will be accepted.
Applications on the General application form or CVs will not be accepted.
The completed application form along with the NI Equality Monitoring Form and Disability Monitoring Form should be returned by e-mail to Michele Bradford m.bradford@unison.co.uk quoting reference R5/45 and R5/46 on your application form.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email. Interview date and time will be notified by email.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 5th February 2026 at 5pm
Interviews will take place in the week beginning Monday 16th February 2026.
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