About this job
Are you a people person with good listening and problem solving skills? Do you possess the determination to make a difference to people’s lives? We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to support our branch.
The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills to the role, undertake case work and be able to develop and deliver recruitment and organising initiatives and campaigns in our branch.
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. Essential to this role is the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a wider team. You must be able to work effectively under pressure and prioritise work. You should be familiar with issues facing schools and the Community and Voluntary sector.
The Branch office is located in Hertford but covers all of Hertfordshire. The position will be Hertford based and the post holder must be able to travel in Hertfordshire. Car expenses will be provided.
How to apply
For an application form and further details please email:Herts.Unison@Hertfordshire.gov.uk or go to www.UnisonHerts.org.uk or write to: UNISON Hertfordshire, The Flats County Hall Hertford, SG13 8DN. Tel. 01992 556260.
Completed forms should be returned to the address above and clearly marked Private and Confidential for the attention of David Devereux Branch Secretary. Please return a copy of the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Forms with your application.
Completed application forms must be received at the Branch Officeby 4pm on Friday 26th May 2017.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held in week commencing 4thJune 2017.
Herts County Branch UNISON wants staff to reflect the diversity of its membership and all applications will be considered on merit.
About UNISON
Please note that this is a branch employed post, not a UNISON employed post.