About the NEU

The National Education Union is a force for change in the world of education, bringing together more than 450,000 educators in maintained and independent schools and colleges across the UK.
Whatever the future holds the NEU is convinced that by building strong workplace organisation we can transform our education system so that it works for all students and all Educators. We have ambitious plans and we are seeking a significant number of staff to support us in this work. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in empowering educators, strengthening union structures, and driving meaningful change in workplaces across local authorities and multi-academy trusts. If you are an experienced caseworker or advocate who thrives on representing members, read on.

About the Role

This is a pivotal role focused on delivering high-quality representation to NEU members, supporting and mentoring local Officers and Reps, and helping build strong, confident workplace structures for collective action and bargaining. The role is part-time (0.8 FTE) 4 days per week.
We are looking for people who can:
• Provide expert advice, coaching and mentoring to local Officers and Reps on individual and collective casework.
• Undertake complex casework and negotiations with employers across a range of educational settings, with sound knowledge of employment law
• Is a confident communicator and negotiator, with excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Can coach and develop others and has a track record of empowering activists and building local leadership.
• Support Branches in delivering development and organising plans aligned with national strategies.
• Full UK Driving License required

In return we can offer you:

Meaningful work where you will be making a difference day in, day out. Working with experienced colleagues in a growing trade union. You’ll receive a great salary, starting at £58,983 increasing to a maximum of £62,998 through annual pay progression (to be paid on a pro-rata basis), exceptional defined benefit pensions scheme and a company car.
We offer 35 days leave plus Christmas closure days (to be calculated pro-rata for part-time hours), access to a health plan and very good working policies, included hybrid working.