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

A vacancy has arisen within GMB Midlands Region for an Organiser to cover maternity leave in the region on a Fixed-Term Contract for 18 months.

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

We are seeking applications 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.

Applicants must have a proven record of the following:

• Campaigning, servicing, organising and recruitment.
• A broad understanding of Trade Union objectives, and a strong personal commitment to these objectives.
• A commitment to supporting and developing lay activists.
• 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.
• On a personal basis, the applicant would need to display energy, enthusiasm, resilience, commitment, and an ability to use individual initiative.

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.

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.
• It is intended that the successful candidate will be based in Halesowen, but candidates should be aware that they may be required to work from any location within the Midlands Region 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 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 in the person specification in the job description, we’d like to hear from you.

TO APPLY: If you would like to apply, please download the application pack documents 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.