We are actively looking for new activists in the Bournemouth Higher & Further Education Branch.

Branch roles are voluntary, but they offer great training and learning opportunities to help you grow while making a real difference for colleagues.

Interested? Contact the Branch Office: office@unisonbhfe.org.uk

Communication Officer:
Be the voice of the branch. In this role, you’ll make sure every member stays informed and connected through newsletters, social media, and branch updates. A great opportunity to develop your skills in communication and make a real impact. Please click here for more information.

Health and Safety Officer:
Play a vital role in protecting our members at work. As Health and Safety Officer, you’ll ensure safe and fair working conditions and be a strong voice on workplace wellbeing. We are especially encouraging women members to come forward for this powerful role, where your leadership can make a real difference. Please click here for more information.

Young Members Officer:
If you’re 30 or under, this role is your chance to lead and shape the future of our union. We need strong voices from young members to influence decisions and drive change. As Young Members Officer, you’ll recruit and support others, ensuring the next generation has a powerful say in shaping our future. Please click here for more information.

Welfare Officer:
Our There for You lead. Assists members in making welfare claims & campaigns around welfare issues related to the Branch. Please click here for more information.

Women’s Champion:
Be a strong advocate for women in our workplace. You’ll work closely with the BU Menopause Network and BU Caring Network, supporting colleagues, signposting training and development, and helping organise health and wellness initiatives, such as Lunch & Learn events. This is a powerful role where you can make a real difference to women’s experiences at work. 

Disabilities Contact:
Act as a key point of support for members with disabilities across Bournemouth and Poole College, Arts University Bournemouth, and Bournemouth University. You’ll raise awareness, provide guidance, and help ensure an inclusive and accessible workplace, making a real difference to colleagues’ experiences.

Education Co-ordinator:
Helps arrange training courses and education programmes for members, stewards, health and safety reps and Branch officers. Please click here for more information.

Lifelong Learning Co-ordinator:
Works with employers and co-ordinates the work of union learning reps in supporting members with lifelong learning and skills for life. Please click here for more information.

Retired Members:
Supports UNISON retired members by campaigning on their behalf and organising local activities. Please click here for more information.

APF Political Officer:
Liaises with the local Labour Party and makes sure the views of UNISON members who pay the APF levy are heard. Please click here for more information.