Assistant general secretary

ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARY – REGIONS, WALES, ORGANISING, TRAINING AND ACTIVIST DEVELOPMENT

Based in the NEU Hamilton House office (London WC1H 9BD)

Full time, permanent

Commencing salary £91,788 per annum

The National Education Union is a force for change in the world of education, bringing together 450,000 teachers, lecturers, support staff and leaders working in maintained and independent schools and colleges across the UK.

This is a new, exciting role in the NEU. We are seeking an experienced senior leader, who is passionate about organising and activist development. Working as part of the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT), you will contribute to the formulation and implementation of our organising and activist development work, managing regional/Wales offices and  driving our vision, work and practices across departments and regions.

Prospective applicants will need to have significant experience of working successfully and collaboratively at senior level within a trade union, managing large departments/region. They will also be a seasoned leader, with strong effective people management, leading and motivating staff to achieve organisational objectives. They will also need to have proven experience of change management and supporting affected stakeholders through change.

This role is based in our London HQ, but the role holder will be required to travel to our regional offices and work at weekends and in the evenings. They will participate in meetings, seminars, conferences, held around the UK and on occasions elsewhere in Europe or beyond.

NEU employees have access to TOIL and a blended working policy that allows for some home working to balance the flexibility required in the role.

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

Further details can be downloaded from our website at https://neu.org.uk/working-neu where applicants will be able to complete an online application on our recruitment portal. Closing date is mid-day Thursday 20 February 2025.

Prospective applicants are also advised interviews for this role will be taking place on Tuesday 4 March 2025, at the NEU Hamilton House offices.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Deputy General Secretary Emma Forrest emma.forrest@neu.org.uk

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, individuals seeking part-time, job-share or other flexible working arrangements, in line with the NEU Values.

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