Organising Officer Wales and South West Regional Hub – Reference 0515

Organising Officer Wales and South West Regional Hub – Reference 0515

• Permanent
• Band 2, Regional, Spine points 41-37
• Salary: £28,589 p.a. rising to £31,957 p.a.
• Based in Bristol or Cardiff

The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) is one of the largest trade unions in the UK, with around 220,000 members.

We are organised throughout the civil service and government agencies, making us the UK’s largest civil service trade union. We also organise widely in the private sector, usually in areas that have been privatised.

PCS is looking for enthusiastic Organising Officers that can bring creativity to the way we recruit and retain members.  You will provide direct support for union organising and campaigning events at workplaces. You will build membership and activist levels and increase membership participation in the Union’s democracy and campaigns.  You will achieve this by working in the field in line with the PCS national organising and campaigning priorities. 

The role will require excellent oral and written communication skills along with a high standard of IT skills. The successful candidate will possess the ability to work flexibly within a team, whilst dealing with confidential information and sensitive issues in an efficient and professional manner. Working independently and using initiative as appropriate, is key to the success of this role as well as a commitment to service quality. 

Closing date: at 12 midday on Monday 21 December 2015

Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.

Interviews: Date to be advised

Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s notified.  Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.

• CVs will not be accepted.  Only PCS application forms will be considered.
• PCS offers a generous range of benefits including assistance with childcare, extensive family-friendly schemes, generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme.
• PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.
• All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.