Senior Industrial Organiser

About this Role

The National Education Union is a powerful force for change in education, representing 500,000 teachers, lecturers, support staff, and leaders. As we undertake an extensive staffing review, this is an exciting time to join us on our journey to becoming a more agile, strategic, and powerfully coordinated trade union—ready to meet the challenges of the future and drive lasting change in education.

We are currently seeking to appoint a Senior Industrial Organiser to lead, motivate and manage a team of industrial organisers in efficiently and effectively supporting members, activists and lay officers within defined project areas. You will contribute to the strength of the Union by overseeing, monitoring and evaluating the outcomes and outputs of strategic projects that build member engagement, confidence and collective strength. You will provide strategic oversight of the region’s organising and bargaining initiatives in line with relevant national strategies and priorities.

Reporting to the Regional Secretary, you will be responsible for motivating, developing and supporting a team of industrial organisers, both individually and collectively, to meet and exceed performance objectives. You will co-ordinate the delivery of a full range of trade union support and activity by the team and contribute to the delivery of national and cross-regional projects. You will also work strategically at a regional level to prepare, review and deliver team plans that achieve agreed objectives and priorities.

The successful applicant will have proven relevant experience in a similar role, with a strong track record of leading and managing teams and delivering strategic plans to a high standard. You will have the ability to oversee complex projects and evaluate outcomes, alongside experience of negotiations at a senior level. A sound knowledge of trade union law, particularly in relation to industrial action and employment procedures, is essential. You will be a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills and demonstrate a clear commitment to trade union values, equality and diversity. A willingness to travel extensively and work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, is required, along with a full UK driving licence.

In addition to salary, we offer good conditions including 35 days’ annual leave plus Christmas closure days and a defined benefit pension scheme. Salary and benefits are pro-rata for part-time applicants.

Further information

Further details can be downloaded from our website at https://neu.org.uk/working-neuwhere applicants will be able to complete an online application on our recruitment portal. Closing date is mid-day Monday 8 December.

THE UNION IS FUNDAMENTALLY COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN ITS POLICIES AND PRACTICE