Regional Organiser - London Region

GMB London region is currently seeking applications for the role of Regional Organiser from individuals with a desire to help us build the membership of the union across the industrial sectors in this key organising role.

About GMB London region

GMB's London region is a large and diverse region: the region currently serves over 88,000 members, 106 Branches, and covers a large geographical landscape that includes: Greater London, Essex, Norfolk, Milton Keynes, through to Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. The region is currently seeking applications for the role of Regional Organiser from individuals with a desire to help us build the membership of the Union across the industrial sectors in this key organising role.

About the job

The successful candidate needs to be aware that they may be required to work from any location within the London region at the discretion of the 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.

It is important that all applicants complete the candidate statement within the 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.

Work benefits

In return, we offer excellent terms and benefits, including:

• 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.