Based in the NEU Head Office (London, WC1H 9BD)

There are two Policy officer positions:

• Policy Officer - Early years and Primary Education
• Policy Officer - Secondary Education

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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’re seeking engaged and experienced individuals to contribute to the Union’s policy work concerning primary/early years and secoundary education.

Working under the direction of, and assisting, the Senior Policy Managers, you will support the team in preparing policy statements, briefings, commentaries, and research papers, as well as conducting surveys, including analysis and report writing. You will contribute to policy work on primary and early years education, providing policy input and guidance as required, including drafting statements and responses on the primary curriculum, its assessment, and the early years phase of education. You will analyse information and data, drawing on members’ professional experiences in the workplace, to develop policies, guidance, and recommendations.

In addition to salary, we offer good conditions including 33 days’ annual leave plus Christmas closure days and a defined benefit pension scheme. Salary and benefits are pro-rata for part-time applicants.

We welcome applications from individuals seeking part-time, job-share or other flexible working arrangements.

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