Executive Assistant, Northern Region

This post will be based in the Regional Office, Newcastle and will assist the Head of Corporate Services to co-ordinate and support work relating to the duties of the Regional Secretary and Regional Managers.

The post holder will, as part of a team, have responsibility for the administrative management of all procedures and processes affecting the management of the union as they relate to the most senior officials of the region and the effective implementation of UNISON’s objectives and priorities.

The post holder will be required, as part of a team, to work closely with all internal structures of the union; such as the Regional Council Lay Officers and Senior Managers. The role will involve close working contact with regional government bodies, MPs and councilors. There will be a requirement for the post holder to establish and maintain comprehensive information systems.

What we’re looking for

• Experience of highly skilled executive organisation relating to diaries and meetings
• Experience of establishing and maintaining comprehensive and confidential systems to plan, track and document data in various formats
• Experience of providing committee support including booking dates and venues, preparing agendas and taking minutes
• Ability to liaise and build good working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to prioritise your own workload and work on your own initiative
• Ability to work as part of a highly functioning team
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Track record of a flexible and approachable attitude

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full requirements for this role.

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 n.vacancies@unison.co.uk and quote reference R4/46.

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 5.00 pm on Thursday, 3 September 2026. 

In-person interviews will be held on either Tuesday 22 or Wednesday 23 September 2026 at the UNISON Regional Office 140-150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6TH.

Applicants who have been short listed will be notified on either Tuesday 15 or Wednesday 16 September.