Northern Ireland region: UNISON College Regional Learning & Development Organiser

UNISON is committed to improving the working lives of its members and securing equality and rights for their families and communities. This role is at the heart of our mission and the post holder will work with the Regional Organiser (Education), the Regional Management Team, branches, the education team and wider organising team to identify member learning, help create bespoke learning packages to assist members with continuous professional development and encourage engagement with their union.

In particular, the role will include:

• Recruiting and training Union Learning reps to promote learning (especially maths, English and digital skills) to underrepresented groups.
• Supporting branches and employers to set up long term projects for supporting learners.
• Working with employers to achieve learning agreements.
• Identifying and promoting appropriate learning opportunities to work with UNISON members across Northern Ireland.
• Supporting the development and delivery of a range of learning workshops and programmes relevant to personal development and the Union Learn Funds priorities.

You will be well organised with the ability to work in a team and able to take lead responsibility for projects. The UNISON Regional Centre is in Belfast, but the post will require significant activity in locations across Northern Ireland.

To apply for this opportunity please 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 NI Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form, should be sent by email to Michele Bradford m.bradford@unison.co.uk and quote reference R5/41.

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 Thursday 3 September 2026

In-person interviews will be held in mid-September. Shortlisted candidates will be notified of the date and time of their interview by email.

Please see a map of our regions below.

UNISON is committed to equality of opportunity. Applicants will be treated equally regardless of gender, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, race, religious belief, political opinion and whether or not they have dependants.