GMB Southern Region are seeking applications from highly motivated individuals to fill a vacancy for an Organising Assistant working from our Kent or Sussex Offices.

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.

The successful postholder will be actively engaged in supporting the region to build and grow our membership by assisting the union’s officers to identify unorganised workplaces for recruitment and assist them in the recruitment and retention of members.

It should be noted that the successful postholder may be required to work from other locations or offices across Southern Region outside of their base of work, as part of the role. The hours of work are unspecified and will therefore require flexibility on working hours, which may include elements of early mornings, late evenings and weekend working. Some periods of working away from home may also be required.

The successful candidate will:

1. Possess a flexible attitude and a full range of organising, recruitment and administrative skills as outlined in the job description.
2. Be able to work on their own initiative to undertake duties in a professional and efficient manner.
3. Have an understanding of the GMB Union, other Trade Unions as well as commitment to the wider Trade Union and Labour Movement.
4. 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.
5. On a personal basis, the applicant would need to display energy, enthusiasm, resilience, commitment, and an ability to use initiative.

We’re looking for someone who possesses the ability to work well independently but is also a real team player.

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

This is a varied and interesting role; if you think you may be who we’re looking for and if you feel you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification of the attached job description, we’d like to hear from you.

FURTHER INFORMATION

• The Assessment Day for those applicants invited to attend is anticipated to take place on Tuesday, 26^th November 2024 at the Southern Regional Office in Chessington, Surrey.

• Interviews for applicants successful at the Assessment stage are anticipated to take place on Friday, 29^th November 2024, also at the Regional Office.

TO APPLY: If you’d like to apply, please download the application pack 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.