Assistant Organiser

Equity is the UK trade union for professional performers and creative practitioners. Equity is respected as one of the most powerful entertainment unions in the world, and at the heart of the UK trade union movement. We are a growing union of around 50,000 members, proud of our strong organising and campaigning record. Our members are mostly freelance- with many working in greenfield and emerging areas in audio, videogames, dance and the light entertainment sectors. By contrast, most British TV, film and theatre are made on union agreements with minimum terms driving forward industry standards on everything from pay to dignity at work. The Union has a team of staff in offices across the UK who have a wealth of experience and expertise when it comes to advice and representation. They are able to deal with the issues raised by members working in all areas of the industry whether it be a major feature film, a theatre in education show, radio voice overs, a circus act or any other live or recorded work.
Equity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all who believe they fit the essential requirements for the job.
The Role
Following an internal promotion, Equity’s Live Performance Department seeks an Assistant Organiser covering Independent Theatre, Panto, Immersive Theatre, The Fringe, and Variety, Circus and Light Entertainment.
Assistant Organisers provide wide ranging administrative support to the Officials with responsibility for their specific industrial areas, including initial advice to members on the range of the Department’s Industrial Agreements, mapping of workplaces and member density, engaging with the Union’s democratic structures and other organising projects as directed by the relevant Assistant General Secretary.
The role will also handle some claims casework particularly late payments/cancellation fees for our self-employed Variety members, including assisting in preparing for County Court claims taken on behalf of members by the union.
The position supports the achievement of all the department objectives with a particular emphasis on the recruitment, retention and servicing of members.
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate a full range of administrative skills, attention to detail, the ability follow and explain simple contractual and statutory processes, have good communication skills - both in writing and in person, the ability to organise events and undertake member focussed activities including visiting member’s workplaces.
The role requires a commitment to the role and work of trade unions, and Equity’s Vision, Mission and Values.