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National Organiser and Union Contact Manager

Job Type

Permanent

Region

UK

Salary

Location

£36,000 - £42,946

Posted Date

16 July 2024

UK

Closing Date

19 August 2024

SWU is seeking to appoint a National Organiser and Union Contact Manager to join our small, dedicated team, to lead campaigns promoting trade union principles like equality, fair pay, and training access. You’ll drive membership recruitment efforts and represent SWU in collaboration with the General Secretary, SWU Executive, SWU TU officials, BASW, and external organisations.

The role allows for remote working, but access is offered as a key holder to any SPACES / REGUS UK work zones if local to an applicant. The position is home-based with some occasional travel required across the UK for employer visits, events, and to the SWU head office in Birmingham.

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to trade union values and social justice, along with possessing excellent organisational and communication skills. The ideal candidate should have the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.

Benefits:
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Career growth in the trade union sector.
• Join a dedicated team advancing workers’ rights and social work.

Completed application forms should be emailed to joanne.marciano@swu-union.org.uk. The deadline for applications is 5pm Monday 19th August 2024.

The online interview for this role will take place on Thursday 5th September 2024.

If you’re passionate about trade unionism and skilled in campaign leadership and stakeholder engagement, apply now!

SWU is an equal opportunities employer, committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, family situation, sexual orientation, disability, religion or age.

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