Local Organiser – South West region

The role

Local Organisers play an essential role in ensuring the success of our members’ campaigns. The role is very dynamic and would be suited to candidates who are keen to be on the ground, in workplaces, speaking directly to workers to motivate them to join their trade union and take collective action.

With the support of Regional and Area Organisers, you will take part in the process of developing organising strategies, in line with the national organising to win strategy.

The person

Your main responsibilities will include...

• Going into workplaces, having one on one conversations with workers and recruiting them, encouraging their participation, building their confidence and empowering them.
• You will have to identify influential workers within groups and support them in leading their colleagues towards a win. You will build them up into becoming strong workplace representatives, who will be able to keep on organising their colleagues and ensure that UNISON keeps on growing and becomes a union that fights for its members.
• Previous experience as a recruiter, organiser and campaigner within a trade union or community organisation would also be desirable.
• You will also need to demonstrate a knowledge of trade unionism and our union’s values.

The successful candidate will need to be flexible with their working hours and have the ability to travel in a timely manner across the Southwest Region. You may also have to travel to London 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.

Please note that only the relevant application form will be accepted. CVs will not be accepted.

The completed application form, along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form, should be sent by email to [email protected] quoting ref R10/104.

Please save each of your documents to include your full name, followed by job title, region/dept and reference.

Completed application forms must be received by no later than 11:59 pm on 20th September 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person presentation and Interview on 01 October 2026 at our Exeter office.

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About UNISON

UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.

UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.