About Equity

Equity is the UK trade union for professional performers and creative practitioners. Equity is respected as one of the most powerful entertainment unions in the world, and at the heart of the UK trade union movement. We are a growing union of around 50,000 members, proud of our strong organising and campaigning record.

The Roles

In three newly created posts, Equity is increasing the organising capacity and coverage for members working across Film & TV and Theatre and dealing with members Agents and other Professional Services.

Each role is perfect for someone who will seize the opportunity to expand Equity’s work into new areas, independently develop and implement projects, visiting members in their workplaces to recruit new members and develop activists into the union’s democratic structures.

Ideally you will have experience of working in or with trade unions together with excellent negotiation, communication and advocacy skills, understand the organising agenda, be highly motivated, able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team and have competent IT skills. You will have an understanding of organising members and supporting members within the local political environment, working in line with the Union’s democratic structures, and operating within trade union law and the Union’s own Rules.

Officials work under the leadership of a Head of Section or member of the Secretariat, and in liaison with the Officials in the Nations and Regions. They are responsible for providing effective negotiations and service to members. The specific areas covered by each Official are set by the relevant member of the Secretariat, and may vary from time to time. Responsibilities may be shared across both Live Performance and Recorded Media Departments.

Agents & Professional Services Official

You will be at the forefront of protecting performers’ rights and shaping fair practices in the entertainment industry. 

Theatre Official

You will play a vital role in organising and empowering performers, stage managers, and creatives across the entire theatre industry. 

Supporting Artists & Independent Film Official

You will champion fair treatment for performers in some of the most challenging areas of the industry.