Regional Organiser x2

Applications are encouraged from people who are under-represented in the union. We actively encourage Women, Ethnically Diverse/Global Majority Heritage, Disabled and LGBT+ people to apply.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

GMB's North-West & Irish Region is seeking applications for the role of Regional Organiser x2.

The GMB North-West & Irish Region has a vacancy for an Organiser in the North-West of the region x2, who will be based primarily in Northern Ireland.

GMB is one of Britain’s largest trade unions; we’re proud to represent over half a million people from across the professional spectrum and all walks of life.

As an Organiser, the successful applicant would join the Region’s drive to recruit and organise new members. This role will carry a worksheet, and organisers will be responsible for building successful campaigns that build and develop the membership.

Applicants must have a proven record of the following:

• Campaigning, servicing, organising and recruiting.
• A broad understanding of trade union objectives and a strong personal commitment to these objectives.
• A proven commitment and track record to supporting, motivating, and developing lay activists.
• Applicants must be prepared to work as a team and the successful candidates will be able to demonstrate examples of their strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in challenging environments.
• On a personal basis, the applicants would need to display energy, enthusiasm, resilience, commitment, and the ability to use individual initiative.

Since the backgrounds of suitable candidates can vary enormously, it is important that all applicants complete the candidate statement within the GMB Application Form, which should describe why you believe you would be successful and clearly provides evidence of your personal experience of working on and delivering successful campaigns in workplace(s) and demonstrate your ability to develop strong branch activities and resilient structures.

Other Information

• Please note as this post is based in Holywood, Northern Ireland, item 6 on the Job Description will not apply. The successful candidate will be required to engage with all political parties in Northern Ireland and the Labour Party nationally to campaign, lobby and raise issues important to GMB members and their workplaces.
• Training will be provided to the successful candidate.
• The hours of work for the role are unspecified and will necessarily entail an element of unsocial hours, including weekend work. Periods of working away from home will also be required.
• Candidates should be aware that they may be required to work from any location within North-West & Irish Region at the discretion of the Regional Secretary, in order to meet the needs of the region.
• The successful candidate will be allocated a fleet car as there will be a need for travel to other offices and workplaces across the Region, so prospective candidates are required to be in possession of a full-time current driving licence.

In return, we offer excellent terms and benefits including:

• Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Childcare Assistance Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Eye Care claim back Scheme
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Annual Health Check

If you think you may be who we’re looking for and if you feel you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification of the job description, we’d like to hear from you.

TO APPLY: If you’d like to apply, please download the application pack documents located on the right-hand side of the job page on the GMB website.

Please note:
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered, so please ensure you have completed all sections of the application form (including referee details) and submitted no later than the specified deadline.