ORGANISER 

Based in the NEU East Midlands region (Nottingham NG8 6BA) 

Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (from 10 February 2025 to 9 February 2026) 

Commencing salary £56,714 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. 

Prospective applicants will be experienced, innovative organisers who have organised in a voluntary or paid capacity in a trade union and/or social justice environment: supporting and developing members and activists, increasing membership density, building participation, unity and power to win. 

You will need experience of managing multiple organising projects, and work well in a team, delivering key strategic industrial campaigns and projects in your region. You will work directly with members and activists, developing confident workplace representatives and strong workplace groups. You will lead and champion good organising practice across the union, regionally and nationally. 

We are looking for applicants who can work flexibly as part of a team with good organisational skills, who are able to prioritise, work under pressure and use their own initiative. Candidates should outline the ways that they meet the Role Description on the online 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 and that the NEU will provide the successful applicant with a company car. 

Further details can be downloaded from our website via the button below where applicants will be able to complete an online application on our recruitment portal. Closing date is mid-day Monday 6 January 2025.

Applicants are also advised that an Assessment Centre/interviews for this role will take place on Wednesday 15 January 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 OPPORTUNITIES IN ITS POLICIES AND PRACTICE.