Membership Systems Clerk – East Midlands

About this Job
UNISON has a membership of 1.3 million members, and its membership system is accessed by 12 Regional Offices, National Office, UNISON Direct and over 1,000 Branches. UNISON’s East Midlands Region covers Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and Rutland. We currently have around 100,000 full members in over 56 branches. We are looking to appoint a team member to undertake a wide variety of clerical and administrative functions within the membership team.

The Person 
This role is a key position within the regional membership team. You will have skills and experience that include:

• Working proactively using own initiative.
• An extremely high standard of accuracy in recording information.
• Good telephone manner, showing patience and understanding.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ICT packages including Microsoft Office suite.
• An understanding of trade unions and their objectives would be an advantage. 

How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General application form, referring to the job description and person specification.  

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

The completed application form, along with the recruitment and disability monitoring forms should be returned by email to eastmidlands.recruitment@unison.co.uk quoting the reference number: “R2/55 Membership Systems Clerk” in the subject line of the email. Please save each of your documents to include your full name, followed by job title, region, reference number.

Completed application forms must be received by no later than 11:59pm on Sunday, 6 September 2026.

In-person interviews will take place on Monday, 28 September 2026 at the UNISON Regional Offices in Nottingham.

Successful candidates will be notified by e-mail by Monday, 21 September 2026.

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.