Team Administrator

North East Ambition; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector trade union in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for an enthusiastic Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support across various functions. The role requires IT proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong organizational skills, and the ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have an understanding of the trade union movement, although prior experience is not necessary. This position is critical in supporting team operations and enhancing the effectiveness of initiatives. Applications must be submitted by email or post before the deadline.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and flexible individual to support the organisation.
• Understanding and commitment to the trade union movement.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Regional Labour Link and Management Team.
• Maintain diary management and databases.
• Coordinate meetings and events.
• Liaise with stakeholders including UNISON members and external parties.

Skills

IT proficiency in Microsoft Office

Touch typing at speed

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

About this Job

UNISON is Britain’s leading public sector trade union, with more than 1.3 million members working in the public services, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ 1,200 staff, including approximately 370 at our national centre in Euston, central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, in Northern Ireland.

You need to be an enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individual to support our growing organisation. The Administrator will provide a range of administrative and organising support across a number of functions and specifically to support the work of the Regional Labour Link and the Regional Management Team. You will provide administrative and organisational support services undertaking a wide range of duties including maintaining diary management, producing and maintaining databases, co-ordination of meetings and events. An important part of the role will be liaison with a range of stakeholders both internally and externally including UNISON members and other external parties, such as Labour Party members, councillors and MPs. You will need to be able to use UNISON’s IT applications and relevant office equipment. You will need to be IT proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and other software packages, accurately touch typing at speed and help to maintain databases including our case management records. For this role, you do not have to have a trade union background, but you do need to have an understanding and commitment with the aims and values of the trade union movement.

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please download and complete the General application form referring to the job description and person specification (both under “Documents”). Please note that only the relevant application form will be accepted. CVs will not be accepted. The completed application form along with the Recruitment and Disability Monitoring Form should be returned to [e-mail] by e‑mail, or by post to UNISON Office Reception, 140 -150 Pilgrim Street Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 6TH quoting reference: R4/46 on your application form. Please save your documents starting with your full name in the document name.

Closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Tuesday 24th February 2026. It is proposed that interviews will be held on 10th & 11th March 2026 at the UNISON Regional Office, 140-150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6TH.

UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.