Regional Support Officer

Merrifield Consultants are partnering with a membership body to find a Regional Support Officer to contribute to the strength of the organisation by efficiently and effectively supporting members, activists and lay officers in a defined geographical area and across the region when required.

Job Title: Regional Support Officer

Organisation: Membership Body

Salary: 25- 26 per hour

Location: Hybrid

Contract: Temporary, full time for 1-2 months

Start: ASAP

Job Responsibilities:

• To undertake written casework to achieve the best outcomes for members.
• To undertake casework research, casework support, casework management up to a hearing including the production of statements, collection of documentation, communications with the members and the employer and the production of bundles.
• To undertake research in preparation for negotiations with employers.
• To support recruitment work, especially in relation to national priorities.
• To support increasing activism in the region by recruiting reps onto training courses, recruiting members onto courses and events in the region in line with regional priorities.
• To support member engagement in activities in the region, recruiting to events in line with regional priorities.
• To assist in the delivery of national campaigns in the region.
• To use all opportunities to recruit members.
• To use all opportunities to motivate and encourage members to become active in the organisation.
• By agreement to undertake casework and organising away from base.

Skills and Experience:

• Well-developed literacy and numeracy skills
• Experience of maintaining electronic and database records effectively
• Knowledge of employment law
• Knowledge and understanding of trade union organising
• Knowledge and understanding of employment practices, policies and procedures
• Good research skills
• Ability to work on own initiative within agreed parameters and to exercise judgement/make
• Excellent written skills, including the ability to present reports clearly and concisely
• Experience of acting as an advocate for members/groups of members at workplace or local level
• Ability to undertake and manage casework up to the level of a hearing
• Knowledge and understanding of the organising agenda and the ability to recruit members and engage them in activism
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite and ability to provide management reports and information in a range of formats as necessary.

To find out more and to apply for the role, please contact Isabel Britten at Merrifield Consultants.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.