Branch Officers are members of UNISON who have been elected to support the branch in their different capacities.
Officers report back to representatives at the Branch Consultation Meetings which are held bi-monthly.
Current Officers
Branch Secretary
Helen Stokes Contact: 01522 554910 or email info@lincunison.org.uk
The Branch Secretary is responsible for administration of the Branch Office, including line management of staff. Lead role in negotiations and representation of members.
Assistant Branch Secretary
Gavyn Graham Contact: 01522 554910 or email info@lincunison.org.uk
The Assistant Branch Secretary supports the Secretary in that role and deputises in their absences. Has a lead role in negotiations and advises and supports stewards in dealing with cases.
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Branch Chair
Christian Barrett Contact: 01522 554910 or email info@Lincunison.org.uk
The Branch Chair is someone who facilitates branch and committee meetings. Represents Branch with members, managers and employers. Deals with members problems.
Vice Chair
Andrew Antcliff Contact: 01522 550319 or email andy.antcliff@Lincolnshire.gov.uk
The Vice Chair supports the Chair and facilitates branch and committee meetings in the Chair’s absence.
Branch Treasurer
Tracey Harrison Contact: 01522 554504 or email tracey.harrison@Lincolnshire.gov.uk
The Branch Treasurer is responsible for maintaining and monitoring Branch accounts and reporting on Branch finance, paying expenses and keeps financial records.
Assistant Branch Treasurer
Zlati Kalchev Contact: 01522 554910 or email zlati.kalchev@lincolnshnire.gov.uk
Assistant Branch Treasurer supports the Branch Treasurer.
Branch Communications Officer
Megan Wood Contact: 01522 552558 or megan.wood@lincolnshire.gov.uk
The Branch Communications Officer is reponsible for publicity, dealing with the media and developing electronic communication and the Branch website.
Equality Co-Ordinator
Position available Contact: 01522 554910 or email info@lincunison.org.uk
The branch Equality Co-Ordinator works on equal rights issues including sex, race, disability and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues.
Branch Disability Officer (SOG)
Position available Contact: 01522 554910 or email info@lincunison.org.uk
The Disability Officer works on equal rights issues including sex, race, disability and lesbian and gay issues. The Disability Officer overseas the Disability Self Organised Group.
Branch LGBT Officer (SOG)
Position available Contact: 01522 554910 or email info@lincunison.org.uk
The Branch LGBT Officer provides support for LGBT members and takes the lead on any issues specific to this group. The LGBT officer oversees the LGBT Self Organised Group.
Branch Young Members Officer
Jess McGuire Contact: 01522 555027 or email jess.mcguire@lincolnshire.gov.uk
The Branch Young Members Officer advises and helps recruit young members while ensuring their voices have an influence across the union. Also organises and involves young members in the Branch. The branch young members officer must be under 27 years of age.
Branch Education Co-Ordinator
Position available
Collates and distributes information on trade union education for members and stewards.
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Life-long Learning Co-ordinator Job Share
Vince Williams Contact: 01522 555554 or email vince.williams@serco.com
Life-long Learning Co-ordinator Job Share
Barbara Knight Contact: 01522 554910 or email info@lincunison.org.uk
The Branch Life-long learning co-coordinator takes the lead on learning and development issues for the branch; recruits, supports and liaises with Union Learning Representatives (ULRs); promotes lifelong learning opportunities among members and seeks to raise the profile of learning and development with employers.
Branch International Officer
Position available Contact: 01522 554910 or email info@lincunison.org.uk
The Branch International Officer develops and leads on international solidarity activities including campaigns, twinnings and support for projects abroad. Takes the lead on international issues and provides information to Branch members.
Health and Safety Officer
Gavyn Graham Tel: 01522 554910 Email: info@lincunison.org.uk
The Branch Health & Safety Officer gives advice and assistance on Health and Safety matters; assists with inspections, convenes Health and Safety sub committees.
Branch Retired Member’s Secretary
Mick Barnshaw Contact: 01522 554910 or email info@Lincunison.org.uk
Organises retired UNISON members and represents them at branch, Regional and National level. Must be a retired member of the branch.
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Branch Women’s Officer
Emma Blankley Contact: 01522 554910 or email info@lincunison.org.uk
The Branch Women’s Officer provides support for female members and takes the lead on any issues specific to this group. The Women’s Officer supports the Women’s Self Organised Group.
Branch Black Member’s Officer (SOG)
Vacant Contact: 01522 554910 or email info@lincunison.org.uk
The Branch Black Member’s Officer provides support for black members and takes the lead on any issues specific to this group. The Black Member’s Officer supports the Black Member’s Self Organised Group.
Branch Welfare Officer
Christian Barrett Contact: 01522 554910 or email c.barrett@lincunison.org.uk
The Branch Welfare Officer co-ordinates welfare activity for the branch members who are ill, in personal difficulty or need; and makes recommendations on financial help.
Adult Care Convenor
Gavyn Graham Contact: 01522 554910 or email info@lincunison.org.uk
Lead representative for members in Adult Care
Children's Services Convenor
Christian Barrett Contact: 01522 554910 or email info@lincunison.org.uk
Lead representative for members in Children's Services
SERCO Convenor
Vince Williams Contact: 01522 554910 or email info@lincunison.org.uk
Lead representative for members in SERCO
Lead Convenor West Lindsey District Council
Position available Contact: 01522 554910 or email info@lincunison.org.uk
Lead representative for members at West Lindsey District Council
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Lead Convenor North Kesteven District Council
Rhiannon Davies Contact: 01522 414155 or email
unisonnk@n-kesteven.gov.uk
Lead representative for members at North Kesteven District Council
South Holland District Council Convenor
Vacant Contact: 01522 554910 or email info@lincunison.org.uk
Lead representative for members at South Holland District Council
Boston Borough Council Convenor
Position available Contact: 01522 554910 or email info@lincunison.org.uk
Labour Link Officer
Vince Williams Contact: 01522 554910 or email vince.williams@serco.com
The Political Officer liaises with the local Labour Party and makes sure the views of UNISON members are heard.
Branch Environmental Officer
Position available Contact: 01522 554910 or email info@lincunison.org.uk
Takes a lead on issues affecting the environment and sustainable development.
All of our officers can be contacted via the branch office on 01522 554910 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Officers Needed!
We are looking for members who would like to become more active in your branch and have opportunities for officers that are listed as available – if interested please contact the branch office on 01522 554910 or email info@lincunison.org.uk