Area Organiser - Midlands Region

There is a vacancy for an Area Organiser in the Midlands Region. The position will be based initially at the Kegworth Office. The successful applicant will be required to live within a 50 mile radius of the Kegworth Office and it is an essential requirement that he/she holds a full, valid UK driving licence.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing detailed advice and representation for union members on matters such as employment law, health and safety legislation and union agreements. They will also be required to negotiate with employers on a wide range of issues.

Usdaw is consistently striving to increase its membership figure, therefore, recruiting new members is a major aspect of the job. Self-motivation and the ability to motivate others for recruitment activity are essential.

The commencing salary is £50,339 per annum. In addition to generous customary and Bank Holidays, annual holidays rise to six weeks and two days after five years' qualifying service. A contributory Pension Scheme is also in operation.

Prospective applicants should apply in writing to the General Secretary:

Usdaw Head Office
Voyager Building
2 Furness Quay
Salford Quays
M50 3XZ

for an application form, together with a copy of the Selection Procedures, Job Description and Person Specification and a copy of the Union's policy on "Equal Opportunity in Employment".

The completed application form, together with the required written statement, should be returned to the Union's Head Office in an envelope marked "Organiser" so that it reaches the General Secretary not later than first post on Friday 22 November 2024.

CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.

Applicants must be members of Usdaw