ACORN is looking for a Community Organiser to build power to fight for social and economic change in Hull, starting on Monday, March 23rd, 2026!

ACORN is a mass membership organisation and community union. By taking direct action on issues that affect us we win real changes to our lives and our communities. As an organiser with ACORN, you will be responsible for recruiting, developing and supporting members to take action on issues affecting them and the communities they come from.

For a full run down on the duties and responsibilities of this role, visit our website at: https://acorntheunion.org.uk/join/work-for-acorn/hull-community-organiser/

Who are we looking for?

No formal qualifications are necessary! We’re primarily looking for candidates with a strong work ethic, good listening skills and the ability to motivate others.

We want to ensure that ACORN's workforce reflects the incredible communities that we organise in and that we meet our commitment to hiring a diverse and inclusive staff team. As such, we strongly encourage women, people from ethnic minorities and LGBT+ candidates to apply for these positions.

ACORN is a Disability Confident Committed employer. We do our best to offer a guaranteed interview to any disabled candidate who meets the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please note that if we receive a high-volume of applications it may not be practicable to interview every eligible candidate. In these instances, we may limit the number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled applicants, but we remain dedicated to ensuring a fair and inclusive process. Please indicate your status and any required adjustments on your application form.

How do I find out more?

We will be hosting a call over Zoom at 6pm on Thursday, February 12th. Attend to hear from organisers at ACORN working for England and Wales’ fastest growing community union and to ask them any questions you have about this role.

Register for the call at https://acorntheunion.org.uk/register-for-work-for-acorn-call