BSOF Area Organiser x 2 - Yorkshire and Humberside region

Our members are working under extreme pressure and UNISON is actively campaigning for services and jobs. We are currently hiring two fixed term positions, one with a focus on social care and the other on schools project work

The roles

We are currently seeking two Area Organisers to recruit, organise and work on a specific projects within the region. Project one focuses on Social Care (job reference R13/BSOF13T) and the second role on Schools (job reference R13/BSOF15T). The successful candidate will be employed to develop, coordinate and support recruitment, retention and organising initiatives in the Region. The individual will need good advocacy skills, as well as the ability where necessary to undertake related case work within an employer setting.

The successful candidate will bring their experience and skills to the role and be able to develop and deliver recruitment and organising initiatives and campaigns in our branches, The area organiser will train and develop stewards, undertake case work, advise, support and mentor branch officers and stewards in representation and negotiation. You will have excellent presentation skills and communication skills, both face-to-face and on paper. Your office will be in Leeds, but you will be expected to travel across the Yorkshire & Humberside region.

You will have excellent presentation skills and communication skills, both face-to-face and on paper. Your office will be in Leeds, but you will be expected to travel across the Yorkshire & Humberside region.

The successful candidate will need to be flexible with their working hours. Reaching members can be challenging during “office hours” so the successful candidate may be required to work in the evening, early mornings and occasionally at weekends. 

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity please click "apply now" then download and complete the area and local organiser 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: Y_Hpersonnel@unison.co.uk quoting the reference number as appropriate; Social Care (job reference R13/BSOF13T) and the second role on Schools (job reference R13/BSOF15T).

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 11:59pm on Monday 26 October 2026.

It is anticipated that interviews to take place in Leeds on 10 & 11 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.