Job Purpose

The Senior Organiser is in place to provide direct support to the region’s National Secretary and provide functional and operational support to the Regional Organiser. The Senior Organiser is also expected to, where directed, represent the union across political & trade union spheres and build upon professional relationships with external bodies / affiliates. Aligning day-to-day operations and team members’ activities with the regional plans, the Senior Organiser will lead upon new initiatives as directed by the National Secretary and will be first point of contact on staffing matters. The Senior Organiser will also serve as a professional liaison with other departments or functions across the union as and when required.

Specialist to Scotland & NI Senior Organiser Role

Good level of understanding of the union’s Education Sector, extending to negotiations, bespoke and focussed campaigning and knowledge of joint recognition agreements within schools, colleges and Early Years settings. Oversee and nurture a network extending to Government and TUC stakeholders while maintaining good working relationships with Scottish Parliament (MSPs), the Scottish Education Committee and other education officials and forums.

Responsibilities include:

• Deliver upon recruitment and structure organising objectives across sectors and regions in alignment with key Community initiatives.
• Develop & deliver upon active regional / sector (and if required contribute towards national) campaigns / new organising initiatives / strategies within both recognised branches and identified greenfield sites.
• Consult and negotiate with management structures within companies at all levels, and lead representatives on pay negotiations and all collective matters.
• Contribute to the upkeep of the internal branch development processes to manage and enhance the strengthening & self-sufficiency of branch structures.
• Manage individual casework up to and including referral to the Legal Department and negotiate with other professional bodies including ACAS, and senior management within organisations. Collectivising issues where possible.
• Provide overarching support and contribution to membership recruitment / retention strategies & directives and, with the National Secretaries, the delivery of sectorial objectives.