NUJ Organiser (Cross-sector)

Based at the National Union of Journalists’ London head office, this role will focus its attention on organising and case work across all NUJ industrial sectors, be involved in recruitment and engagement with the union’s industrial and campaigning priorities and strengthening lay representation. The role will have a focus on the union’s Digital sector. Additionally, the cross-sector organiser will also work, as required, on personal case work across the union’s industrial sectors.

Under supervision, the primary responsibilities will be:

• Organising
• Recruitment
• Retention
• Casework

The postholder will be expected to travel as necessary, to carry out the day-to-day responsibilities of the job.

The candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Proven experience of trade union organising and recruitment initiatives
• Demonstrable track record in running union organising campaigns
• Extensive experience in successfully representing members in personal cases
• Strong knowledge of resolving workplace issues
• At least three year’s trade union involvement and experience
• Demonstrable track record of growing a trade union membership and lay activist base
• Qualified to degree level would be desirable, but not essential

The candidate will have and be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• The ability to conduct an analytical review of the current membership and mapping skills
• Ability to identify potential new members and develop strategies for specific recruitment initiatives
• Demonstrate a strategic approach to growing the membership
• Recruitment techniques
• Project management skills
• Excellent face-to-face, written and phone communication skills, whether dealing with employers, potential members, current members or colleagues
• Strong interpersonal skills
• The ability to remain confident, calm and professional under pressure
• Extremely organised
• Excellent administration skills
• Ability to work both under supervision and autonomously, as well as the ability to seek guidance when necessary

The candidate will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge:

• Knowledge of the media industry and its players
• An understanding of current employment law
• Hands on knowledge of MS Office applications
• Strong social media and digital skills

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following work ethics:

• A commitment to trade unions and their aims
• A proactive approach to the working day
• A professional, friendly and team orientated approach to colleagues and members alike
• Initiative and self-motivation
• The ability to work flexibly

Start Date: ASAP 

Working Time: Full-Time, 5/days wk., 35/hrs wk. (incl. of lunch, on a flexible basis to include weekends and/or evening work) 

Hybrid Working: Min. 3 days London office & 2 working from your permanent residence. There may be a requirement to work 5 days in the office, dependant on organisational needs.

How to apply: If you would like to apply for this role, please complete the application form and send along with your CV, a covering letter and signed GDPR declaration to Personnel@nuj.org.uk. Please send all documents in Word format, as they will be anonymised for shortlisting.

The deadline for receipt of completed applications for this role is Noon, Monday 2nd November 2026

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be accepted