Applications are encouraged from people who are under-represented in the union. We actively encourage women, Black and Asian Ethnic minority/Global Majority Heritage, Disabled and LGBT+ people to apply.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Due to an impending retirement, Midlands Region is seeking applications for the role of
Regional Organiser in the GMB Lincoln Office.

It is intended that the successful candidate will be based at workplace locations in and around
the Lincoln Area. Candidates should be aware that they may be required to work from any
location within the region, at the discretion of the Regional Secretary, in order to meet the
needs of the region.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following, which should be included in the
candidate statement section of the application form:

• A thorough understanding of organising, mobilising, and campaigning.
• A history of successful organising, mobilising, and campaigning, including developing the
   skills of others.
• A thorough understanding and proven record of recruiting members into a trade union.
• Excellent communication skills including press, media, report writing and public speaking.
• Knowledge and experience of individual representation, negotiations, and collective
   bargaining.
• Knowledge and experience of employment law industrial relations practices and
   procedures.
• Knowledge of and demonstrable commitment to equalities, proportionality, and fair
   representation.
• An understanding of GMB, its rules, policies, and structure.
• Excellent relational skills and emotional intelligence.

Other Information
• 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.
• The successful candidate will be allocated a fleet car as there will be a need for travel to
   other offices and workplaces across the Region, so prospective candidates are required to
   be in possession of a full current driving licence.

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, then
we would like to hear from you.

TO APPLY: If you’d like to apply, please download the application pack documents from the
links located on the right-hand side.

Please note:

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered, so please ensure you have completed all sections of the application form (including referee details) and submitted no later than the specified deadline.