UNISON Education Membership Recruiter

Ipswich - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Address: Suffolk County LG Branch (UNISON) Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX
Salary: 30924 per annum
Hours: Full Time. 35 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term SPOT contract for 2 years. Required as soon as possible
Reference: 0450

Are you passionate about education and the trade union movement

The Suffolk County LG Branch is seeking a motivated Local Organiser to lead recruitment and organising efforts across the Education sector in Suffolk that includes universities further and higher education institutions and schools.

This is a branch-employed post not a UNISON-employed role.

Key Responsibilities

Recruit retain and organise UNISON members in the Education sector.
Map membership density and identify growth opportunities.
Develop and support new workplace activists.
Lead and contribute to local campaigns.
Promote participation in UNISONs SSSNB project (Schools Support Staff Negotiating Body).
Maintain accurate and confidential records while working to tight deadlines.

What you will need

We are looking for someone who is:

a confident communicator able to engage with groups and individuals
skilled in recruitment organising and campaigning
experienced in one-to-one and group communications
knowledgeable about trade unionism and UNISONs values
proficient in IT and administration with strong time management skills
able to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Desirable:

Previous experience as a recruiter organiser or campaigner in a union or community setting.
Understanding of the trade union movement in education settings.

Additional information

The role is based in Ipswich but travel across rural Suffolk and occasionally beyond is required.

Due to the focus on schools significant annual leave during term time is not possible.

During school holidays you may be asked to support recruitment in the Social Care sector.

About UNISON

UNISON is the UKs largest trade union with over 1.3 million members with over 80000 in Eastern Region. Our members are people working in the public services for private contractors providing public services and essential utilities.

How to apply

Please read the Job Description (Word) Recruitment Monitoring Information (Word) and Disability Monitoring (Word)

Please feel free to contact Neil Bland at the Suffolk County LG branch by calling .

To apply for this opportunity please contact the branch office by email at: for an application pack.

To apply please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to:

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted 5 days prior to interview and asked to complete a pre-interview task. The interview will include a presentation.

Please note:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Previous applicants should only reapply if they have gained significant new experience since their last application.

Closing date: 4 pm 14 November 2025.

Interview date: November 2025.

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