Scotland Organiser/Assistant

Equity is the UK trade union for professional performers and creative practitioners. Equity is respected as one of the most powerful entertainment unions in the world, and at the heart of the UK trade union movement. We are a growing union of around 50,000 members, proud of our strong organising and campaigning record. Our members are mostly freelance- with many working in greenfield and emerging areas in audio, videogames, dance and the light entertainment sectors. By contrast, most British TV, film and theatre are made on union agreements with minimum terms driving forward industry standards on everything from pay to dignity at work. The Union has a team of staff in offices across the UK who have a wealth of experience and expertise when it comes to advice and representation. They are able to deal with the issues raised by members working in all areas of the industry whether it be a major feature film, a theatre in education show, radio voice overs, a circus act or any other live or recorded work. 

Equity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all who believe they fit the essential requirements for the job. 

The Role

Organisers work under the direction of the Deputy General Secretary, and in close collaboration with Equity's Regional and National Officials to deliver the union's recruitment, organising and campaigning strategies across the live performance and recorded media sectors. They are specifically responsible for organising in workplaces, increasing membership density, identifying industrial, campaigning and casework issues, developing deputies (workplace reps) and local activists, at all times working in line with the Union’s democratic structures, and operating within trade union law and the Union’s own Rules.

Organisers work closely with National and Regional Officials and the union's industrial departments to develop and action strategies to build Equity's influence, organisation and bargaining coverage. Supporting the campaigning activity of branches and networks and training local activists is also central to these roles, alongside increasing member engagement with the wider trade union movement. Undertaking administrative duties to assist the national/area official in addition to the effective management of the relevant office is also expected.

Organiser roles are based in each of Equity's offices across the UK. A full UK driving licence is required and extensive travel in your region is expected alongside regular travel/attendance to other Equity offices. A company car or car allowance will be provided.

Strong candidates will have experience of mobilising others to take action or have a track record of success in campaigning or organising. To be successful in this role you will have excellent interpersonal and administrative skills, be highly organised, independent, adaptable and flexible. You will be a confident public speaker, be enthusiastic about engaging with workers, and will have an ability to inspire others to act collectively to win. You will have an understanding of developing and executing campaign plans, of working in a target driven environment and have experience of using a range of communication tools.

Please send your completed application and equalities monitoring form to jobs@equity.org.uk clearly marked as [FULL NAME – SCOTLAND ORGANISER]. CVs sent in isolation will not be considered and only Word-compatible files or PDFs will be accepted.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 9 February 2025.

Interviews are scheduled to be held on Thursday 20 February 2025.

For further information about the role please contact Louise McMullan (Deputy General Secretary) at lmcmullan@equity.org.uk.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback to all applicants. Therefore, if you haven’t heard back from us by the advertised interview date, your application has been unsuccessful.