Local Organiser – Scotland region

The role

You will identify and support workplace activists, engage potential members, and help deliver UNISON’s organising strategy across the Scotland region.

The person

The successful candidates will bring:

• Strong skills in one-to-one communication, recruitment and organising.
• Experience in campaigning and motivating others.
• The ability to inspire confidence and build relationships across diverse workplaces.
• An understanding of trade unionism and UNISON’s values.
• Previous experience as a recruiter, organiser, or campaigner (desirable but not essential).

For this role you will need to be able to travel within the region as required, your office will be based in Glasgow .  

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 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 k.smith@unison.co.uk and quote reference R7/132.

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 Friday 11 September 2026.

Interviews to be held in the temporary Glasgow regional office on 1 and 2 October 2026.

Please see a map of our regions below. 

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.