GMB North-East, Yorkshire & Humber Region are currently seeking to fill a vacancy for an Organiser based in Sheffield on a Fixed-Term Contract for 12 months.
As an Organiser, the successful applicant would join the Region’s drive to recruit and organise members. This role will carry a worksheet and Organisers will be responsible for building successful campaigns that build and develop the membership.
The successful candidate needs to be aware that they may be required to work from any location within the Yorkshire area of the Region at the discretion of the GMB North-East, Yorkshire & Humber Regional Secretary, in order to meet the needs of the Region.
Applicants must have a proven record of the following:
- Campaigning, servicing, organising and recruitment
- A broad understanding of Trade Union objectives, and a strong personal commitment to these objectives
- A commitment to supporting and developing lay activists
- Applicants must be prepared to work as a team, and the successful candidate would display strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in challenging environments
- On a personal basis, the applicant would need to display energy, enthusiasm, resilience, commitment, and an ability to use individual initiative.
Training will be provided to the successful candidate, who will receive an excellent package of benefits and Terms and Conditions. This includes a car, so all prospective candidates are required to be in possession of a full current driving licence.
It should also be noted that the hours of work for the role are unspecified and will necessarily entail an element of unsocial hours, including weekend work. Periods of working away from home will also be required.
In return, benefits included:
- Final Salary Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Childcare Assistance Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Generous holiday allowance
- Eye Care claim back Scheme
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
- Annual Health Check
If you think you may be who we’re looking for and if you feel you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification in the job description, we’d like to hear from you.
Since the backgrounds of suitable candidates can vary enormously, it is important that all applicants complete the candidate statement within the GMB application form which should describe what you believe is involved in the role, and why you believe you would be successful. The official application form must be completed.
TO APPLY: Please click here to apply, and download the application pack documents from the links located on the right-hand side and return completed applications to Lauren Shurgold, Regional Secretary’s Office (lauren.shurgold@gmb.org.uk).
Please note:
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered, so please ensure you have completed all sections of the application form (including referee details) and submitted no later than the specified deadline.
Posted: 2nd April 2024