Organiser

Based in the NEU South East region (Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6TT)

Full-time, 18 months Fixed Term Contract

Commencing salary £56,714 per annum (plus union car)

The National Education Union (NEU) is proud to be a campaigning union with a clear vision of what our education system should look like, bringing together 450,000 teachers, lecturers, support staff and leaders working in maintained and independent schools and colleges across the UK.

As we continue to grow we are looking for an experienced and innovative organiser to support and develop branch officers, workplace representatives and members to build unity, confidence and power among workers to win material improvements across the education sector.

The successful candidate will be a people person with good listening and problem-solving skills, with experience of managing multiple organising projects and a great team player.

You will have:

• Experience of strategic planning, organising and campaigning

• Prior experience of working directly with members and activists to develop worker power and agency

• Excellent communication skills, both face-to-face and written

• Sound understanding of trade unions and their objectives

We are looking for applicants who can work flexibly, travelling across the region to support branch and workplace activity. You will need good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and use your own initiative. Candidates should outline the way they meet the Role Description and competencies on the application form in the section ‘Additional Information’. 

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.

Prospective applicants should be aware that having a full and valid UK driving licence at the point of application is an essential requirement for this role. 

There is an opportunity to join an online recruitment information session at 6pm Thursday 20 February 2025, please register here to attend.

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 Monday 10 March 2025.

Applicants are also advised that an Assessment Centre/interviews for this role will take place on Tuesday 18 March 2025.

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