Administration Manager - Northern Region

The post holder will be the first-line manager to a number of support staff and also provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Regional Management Team

The post will be based at the UNISON Regional Office in Newcastle

Duties will include:-

• Line-managing a range of support staff.
• Assisting the Head of Corporate Services in the delivery of corporate services functions.
• Drafting and distributing correspondence, publicity material and other information as directed.
• Providing a comprehensive committee and administrative support for a number of committees and meetings.
• Regional IT contact using various IT applications.
• Participating in recruitment and campaign events as directed by the Head of Corporate Services and Regional Secretary.
• Assisting in providing basic advice and assistance on UNISON services and activities.
• Participating as required in the recruitment and retention of UNISON members.
   

The person
you need to have:-

• Proven ability and experience to manage a range of staff
• Excellent and proven communication skills
• The ability to provide comprehensive secretarial and admin support at all levels including the ability to touch type at speed (50 wpm or above) with precision and accuracy
• The ability to use Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• The ability to draft correspondence and other documentation including agendas and minutes and to be able to take detailed notes at meetings/investigations
• The ability to work on own initiative and as a team member providing support to a number of teams as and when necessary
• Knowledge of and commitment to the trade union movement and the values of UNISON and a commitment and understanding of equal opportunities

To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General application form (under “Resources” on the UNISON job page) referring to the job description and person specification.

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

Please e-mail 1 copy of the completed form along with Recruitment and Disability monitoring forms to n.vacancies@unison.co.uk. Or alternatively post 1 copy of the forms to: Reception, UNISON Northern, 140-150 Pilgrim St., Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6TH quoting ref: R4/33.  

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

The closing date for completed applications is 5pm on Monday 9 November 2026 

Applicants who have been short listed will be notified on: 16 or 17 November

Interviews will be held at the UNISON Regional Office at 140-150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6TH on: 23 or 24 November

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.