GMB Southern Region is seeking applications from individuals for an Organiser position from those with a desire to help us build and organise the membership of the union.

It is anticipated that the role will be in our Area 2 Team, based out of our Hove office, but the successful applicant needs to be aware that they may be required to work from any location within GMB Southern Region at the discretion of the GMB Southern Regional Secretary, in order to meet the needs of GMB Southern Region. The role requires extensive driving around 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.

Further Information

• The Assessment Day, for those applicants invited to attend, is expected to take place on Tuesday 7th May 2024 at the Southern Regional Office in Chessington, Surrey
• Interviews for applicants successful at the Assessment stage are expected to take place on Friday 10^th May 2024, also at the Regional Office.

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.