Recorded Media 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
The Recorded Media Organiser works under the direction of the Assistant General Secretary for Recorded Media, and in close collaboration with Industrial Officials across Audio, Games, Commercials, TV and Film to deliver the union's recruitment, organising and campaigning strategies across the sector. Through visiting member workplaces, networks and branches, you will develop relationships with our members and activists, and recruit new members who work in many different roles across the industry including actors, supporting artists, audio artists and stunt performers.
They are responsible for organising in workplaces, increasing membership density, identifying industrial, campaigning and casework issues, developing deputies (workplace reps) and local activists, at all times working in line with the Union’s democratic structures, and operating within trade union law and the Union’s own Rules. Organisers work closely with Officials in their department and across the UK to develop and action strategies to build Equity's influence, organisation and bargaining coverage. Supporting the campaigning activity of branches and networks and training local activists is also central to these roles, alongside increasing member engagement with the wider trade union movement.
We are specifically looking for applicants who enjoy meeting members in a range of very different workplaces, from recording studios to TV and film sets, and with the ability to organise events to bring together groups of members who often work alone, such as voiceover artists.
You will have a flexible approach to managing your working hours whilst out visiting members in the workplace and although based in the London head office there will be some travel required across the UK.
Strong candidates will have experience of mobilising others to take action or have a track record of success in campaigning or organising. To be successful in this role you will have excellent interpersonal and administrative skills, be highly organised, independent, adaptable and flexible. You will be a confident public speaker, be enthusiastic about engaging with workers, and will have an ability to inspire others to act collectively to win. You will have an understanding of developing and executing campaign plans, of working in a target driven environment and have experience of using a range of communication tools.
The role requires a commitment to the role and work of trade unions, and Equity’s Vision, Mission and Values.