BSOF Area Organiser – South West region

Contact UNISONContact UNISONBSOF Area Organiser – South West regionThere has never been a more important time to protect our members in public services and encourage those that are not members to join a powerful voice. This is a permanent Area Organiser role funded through the Branch Support and Organising FundThe roleThe successful applicant will need to be able to travel to organise UNISON members and activists in workplaces across the Southwest Region. When not out in workplaces the office base will be Exeter, Taunton or Bristol - to be agreed with the successful applicant.

Are you a people person with good listening and problem-solving skills? Do you possess the determination to make a difference to people's lives? UNISON is looking for enthusiastic, flexible, and resourceful individuals to support the Southwest Region with a range of organising projects.

Initial projects will focus within Schools and Social Care.The role will involve:Designing and delivering organising campaignsMentoring and developing new activistsDealing with employersSupporting our democratic structuresProviding representation as part of caseworkThe successful candidate will bring their experience and skills in one-to-one communications, organising, project development and campaigning. Previous experience as a recruiter, organiser, and campaigner within a trade union or community organisation would be desirable, although you may have transferrable skills.The successful candidate should have experience and demonstrable skills in dealing with employment issues including representation. The exact balance of different activities and workplan varies with each project.

You will also need to demonstrate understanding of trade unionism and our union's values.The successful candidate will need to be flexible with their working hours. Reaching members who work in these environments can be challenging during "office hours" so the successful candidate may be required to work in the evening, early mornings and occasionally at weekends. You will need to be able to travel in and around the Southwest Region visiting member's and potential member's workplaces.

UNISON has a range of policies to support a healthy work/life balance. The Southwest Region prides itself on its diverse membership. We support and encourage applications from underrepresented groups and those from Black, Asian and non-white backgrounds.UNISON uses 'Black' in a broad, inclusive sense to describe people who face racism in the UK, including people of African, Caribbean, Asian, Arab and other heritage.How to applyTo 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 (email protected) quoting the reference R10/BSOF10.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 11:59pm on Sunday 18th October 2026.Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a presentation and Interview on 5th November 2026 at our Taunton office.Please see a map of our regions. About UNISONUNISON 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.Documents