Salary: £54,499 per annum
Location: Waltham Cross Office, Waltham Cross EN8 7AF
Application Deadline: Friday, 21 August 2026
About the Role
Usdaw is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Area Organiser to join its Eastern Region team. The successful candidate will initially be based at the Waltham Cross Office and must live within a 50-mile radius of the office.
This role requires a full, valid UK driving licence and involves extensive travel throughout the region.
Key Responsibilities
As an Area Organiser, you will:
- Provide expert advice and representation to union members on employment law, health and safety legislation, and union agreements.
- Negotiate with employers on a broad range of workplace issues.
- Support, organise, and represent members in employment-related matters.
- Recruit new union members and promote Usdaw’s membership growth.
- Motivate and support workplace representatives and members to strengthen union organisation.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a current Usdaw member.
- Hold a full UK driving licence.
- Live within 50 miles of the Waltham Cross Office.
- Have excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
- Be self-motivated and able to inspire others, particularly in recruitment activities.
Salary and Benefits
- Starting salary of £54,499 per annum.
- Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing to six weeks and two days after five years of qualifying service.
- Company contributory pension scheme.
- Customary and Bank Holidays.
How to Apply
Applications must be made using the official Usdaw application form. CVs will not be accepted.
To request an application pack, including the application form, selection procedures, job description, person specification, and Equal Opportunity in Employment policy, write to:
General Secretary
Usdaw Head Office
Voyager Building
2 Furness Quay
Salford Quays
M50 3XZ
Completed application forms, together with the required written statement, should be returned to Head Office in an envelope clearly marked “Organiser”. Applications must arrive no later than first post on Friday, 21 August 2026.
No agencies, please.
