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 London Region is seeking applications for two roles of Regional Organiser.

GMB is one of the UK and Ireland’s largest trade unions; we’re proud to represent over half a million people from across the professional spectrum and all walks of life.

GMB's London Region is a large and diverse region that 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.

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.

The successful candidate 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 enthusiastic and energetic, able to motivate and mobilise and have a strong desire to build and grow the Union. They should be able to demonstrate that they are a good team player, but also be able to work on their own initiative.

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.

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, clean current driving license.

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 above, 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.