UNISON ACTIVIST/MEMBER JOB OPPORTUNITY
UNISON NI Community & Voluntary Sector Case Worker
12-month, fixed-term secondment opportunity
Close date: 4pm, Friday 10th April 2026
UNISON is looking for a UNISON activist / member to work for a 12-month period as a fixed-term Case Worker within our UNISON NI Community & Voluntary Sector branch. Secondments are welcome.
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Northern Ireland. Office base - TBC |
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4pm, Friday 10th April 2026 |
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35 hours / Full-time, 12-month fixed-term secondment |
The Role: As part of the UNISON NI organising team you will bring your experience and skills to support elected branch officers with providing representation and employment related advice to UNISON NI Community & Voluntary Sector Branch members across Northern Ireland. You will also have experience and skills in one-to-one communications, recruitment, organising and campaigning. You will demonstrate a commitment to trade unionism and our union’s values, as well as a good understanding of UNISON’s policies and objectives.
The representation and advisory work you will give may cover areas such as grievances; disciplinaries; local workplace issues; general advice and guidance to members; as well as working with the wider branch and staff teams to building the individual capacity of activists. The postholder will undertake other duties as required.
If you are considering applying for a secondment you should speak to your employer before applying for this post as, if successful, your appointment will be dependent on you securing a secondment agreement.
This role will entail regular travel across a wide geographic area and, as a result, a full driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle is essential*. Reaching members can be challenging during “office hours”, so the successful candidate will need to be flexible with their working hours and may be required to work occasionally in the evening and at weekends.
To apply please read the job brief, job description and selection criteria and download and complete the application form and monitoring form that can be accessed below. This should be sent to Michele Bradford (m.bradford@unison.co.uk) by 4pm, Friday 10th April 2026. If shortlisted, you will be notified on Monday 13th April, and interviews will take place on Wednesday 15th April.
* Reasonable adjustments will be considered for candidates with disabilities to enable them to meet the essential requirements of the role
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