Applications are encouraged from people who are under-represented in the union. We actively encourage Women, Ethnically Diverse/Global Majority Heritage, Disabled and LGBT+ people to apply.

JOB DESCRIPTION

GMB is one of the UK and Ireland’s largest trade unions: we’re proud to represent members from across the professional spectrum, and put the needs of our members at the forefront of everything we do.

GMB Scotland serves a large, diverse geographical landscape that covers the entire length and breadth of Scotland. We actively campaign for the interests of our members across many of Scotland’s key economic sectors, from care to council services, gas and utilities to shipbuilding, whisky distilleries, and the supermarket shop floor. 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.

The successful candidate will join a high performing, high achieving team of union organisers to actively promote and deliver on the union’s organising and campaigning strategy. Leading GMB reps, workplace organisers and activists to develop campaigns that deliver in the workplace, you will lead from the front in building sustainable workplace organisation that wins for our members.

They 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.

Since the backgrounds of suitable candidates can vary enormously, it is important that all applicants complete the candidate statement within the GMB application form which should describe what you believe is involved in the role, and why you believe you would be successful.

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 were looking for and if you feel you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification of the job description, we’d like to hear from you.

Other Information

• Training will be provided to the successful candidate.
• 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.
• Candidates should be aware that they may be required to work from any location within GMB Scotland at the discretion of the Regional Secretary, in order to meet the needs of the region.
• The successful candidate will be allocated a fleet car as there will be a need for travel to other offices and workplaces across GMB Scotland, so all prospective candidates are required to be in possession of a full current driving licence.

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.