National Strategic Organiser

The role

This is a key organising leadership role focused on successful delivery of the UNISON “Organising to Win” strategy.
Managing a small team of Assistant National Organisers and Assistant Organisers work will be a mix of field and office-based organising and management activity with key areas of strategic leadership responsibilities.

The person 

The postholder will work collaboratively across the union to lead development and delivery of organising strategies to build and sustain growth in membership and activism and secure wins for members. 

The postholder will work in partnership with elected officials and support, develop, and motivate staff to achieve good organising outcomes.  Although the Strategic Organising Unit is based at the UNISON Centre, the post holder may be based at their nearest UNISON Region by agreement. Irrespective of work base, SOU organisers can be deployed to any region for periods of priority activity and campaigns in support of UNISON objectives.

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 that only the relevant application form will be accepted. CVs will not be accepted.

The completed application form, along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form, should be sent by email to hrrecruitment@unison.co.uk and quote reference ORE/21.

Please save each of your documents to include your full name, followed by job title, region/dept and reference.

Completed application forms must be received by no later than 5pm on Friday 04  September 2026.

In-person interviews will be held on 02 October 2026 at UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY.
 

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.