National Education Union

Organic social media officer Based in the NEU Hamilton House Office (London WC1H 9BD) Full time, permanent Commencing salary £54,748 per annum The National Education Union (NEU) 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 are currently looking to appoint an organic social media officer to support the senior digital communications and campaigns officer to create and implement the union's social media strategies in order to recruit, retain and engage/mobilise members, engage and influence stakeholders, and celebrate the union's success. To provide expertise in creating a variety of social media campaigns for a range of social media platforms to promote the union's campaigns, build awareness of organising efforts, promote benefits and resources to a range of audiences and to grow digital engagement. You will be responsible under the senior digital communications and campaigns officer, for the creation, maintenance and scheduling of content across the union's social media platforms to support the union's campaigns and priorities. You will oversee the day-to-day management of the union's social media, involving creating, editing, writing, proofing and scheduling social media content, and spotting opportunities to update or create new content avenues The role will work closely with other social media officers to deliver holistic social media campaigns. Prospective applicants are also advised that your normal place of work will be the NEU office specified in this advert and that the NEU operates 'blended working arrangements' for office-based staff, which means you will typically need to be based in the designated NEU office for three to four days a week (based on a full-time contract), with the remaining days based at home, and subject to business needs. 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. 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 Thursday, 20 November 2025. THE UNION IS FUNDAMENTALLY COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN ITS POLICIES AND PRACTICE

Digital campaigns officer Based in the NEU Hamilton House Office (London WC1H 9BD) Full time, permanent Commencing salary £54,748 per annum The National Education Union (NEU) 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 are currently looking to appoint a digital campaigns officer to support the senior digital communications and campaigns officer to create and implement the union's ecomms and digitools strategy in order to recruit, retain and engage/mobilise members, engage and influence stakeholders, and celebrate the union's success. The successful candidate will provide specific expertise in creating, constructing, maintaining and implementing digital campaign plans and techniques to support the union's organising, recruitment and campaigning work. You will work closely with teams from across the directorate and wider union to develop, implement and monitor digital communication plans to deliver the union's communications and organising strategies. You will have responsibility under the senior digital communications and campaigns officer for managing and overseeing the implementation and development of the union's digital tools. Prospective applicants are also advised that your normal place of work will be the NEU office specified in this advert and that the NEU operates 'blended working arrangements' for office-based staff, which means you will typically need to be based in the designated NEU office for three to four days a week (based on a full-time contract), with the remaining days based at home, and subject to business needs. 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. 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 Thursday, 20 November 2025. THE UNION IS FUNDAMENTALLY COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN ITS POLICIES AND PRACTICE

To take a lead role in creating and delivering the union's communications strategy which achieves the union's over-arching strategic vision and aims. To lead and manage the core functions of the communications department through operational oversight and integration of publishing, digital, social, design and production activity in order to recruit, retain and engage/mobilise members, engage and influence stakeholders, and celebrate the union's success.

HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS Based in the NEU Head Office (London, WC1H 9BD) Permanent, full-time Commencing salary £89,359 per annum 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. The NEU is the largest education union in Europe and the fourth largest union in the Trades Union Congress (TUC). We are an effective and powerful voice - championing everyone who works in education. We are excited to be seeking a Head of Communications to lead the union's award-winning communications department and, as a member of the union's senior management team, to deliver a communications strategy to promote the NEU's vision and aims to multiple audiences. The successful candidate will lead and manage teams working on the union's social media, e-comms, website, design and print, flagship Educate magazine and other digital and print publications. They will provide operational oversight and leadership to an integrated communications department which recruits, retains and mobilises members, engages and influences stakeholders, and celebrates the union's success. We are looking for applicants with excellent people skills, professional experience in communications and a track-record of delivering at a strategic level. Candidates should be able to show an understanding of the labour movement in general and education trade unions in particular, and be passionate about finding innovative ways to promote the NEU's priority campaigns and key policies to our members and a range of other audiences. We offer good conditions, including a commencing salary of £89,358 per annum, including 35 days' annual leave plus four additional paid office closure days between Christmas and New Year, and a generous defined benefit pension scheme. Salary, annual leave and office closure days will be calculated pro-rata for part-time applicants. 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 10 November 2025. 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

FINANCE OFFICER - LOCAL FINANCE Based in the NEU Hamilton House Office (London WC1H 9BD) Full time, FTC until 31 August 2026 Commencing salary £54,748 per annum 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 are currently looking to appoint a Finance Officer to serve as the technical lead specialist on local finance issues, offering support to local Treasurers and other relevant officers. This role will act as the technical finance lead in key local financial processes and will be responsible for preparing local finance reports for the Head of Finance, to be presented to the General Purposes Committee. In this role, you will provide technical, planning, and systems support for member and local finance processes, including treasury management, honoraria, and sustentation. This will involve developing and improving tools, systems, and processes to support the effective delivery of Local Finance functions. You will also develop and maintain a strong working relationship with Unity Trust Bank to ensure the effective delivery of all local banking services and treasury management, safeguarding NEU funds. Prospective applicants should be either CCAB part qualified or possess equivalent experience in finance. They must have current knowledge of HMRC regulations regarding the payment of honoraria; up-to-date understanding of charity and tax matters relevant to the role; and familiarity with current financial and accounting practices and procedures. Prospective applicants are also advised that your normal place of work will be the NEU office specified in this advert and that the NEU operates 'Blended Working Arrangements' for office-based staff, which means you will typically need to be based in the designated NEU office for 3 to 4 days a week (based on a full-time contract), with the remaining days based at home, and subject to business needs. In addition to salary, we offer good conditions including 35 days' annual leave plus Christmas closure days and a defined benefit pension scheme. Salary and benefits are pro-rata for part-time applicants. 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 Wednesday 5 November 2025 . Please note: Interviews will be held on 20 November 2025 THE UNION IS FUNDAMENTALLY COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN ITS POLICIES AND PRACTICE.

POLICY OFFICER (INSPECTION AND PRIVATISATION) Based in the NEU Hamilton House Office (London, WC1H 9BD) Permanent, full-time Commencing salary £54,748 per annum The National Education Union is a powerful force for change in education, representing over 450,000 teachers, lecturers, support staff, and leaders. 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 are seeking a Policy Officer to work in our policy and research Department. You will support the Union's campaigning, advocacy and policy development and your work will contribute to our mission which is to shape the future of education. This role focuses on policy and campaigns around the privatisation and academisation of the education service and also our policy and advocacy around school inspection and Ofsted. This will include analysing privatisation in areas such as early years and SEND provision and understanding the impact of the Ofsted framework and accountability systems on leaders, teachers and students. You will support Senior Policy Managers and prepare policy statements, briefings, analysis, and research papers. You will understand what is happening for teachers and communities and demonstrate excellent communication skills. You will participate in cross-team projects and collaborate successfully with colleagues so that the NEU can support members, understand their experiences and represent them with credibility. Our goal is to impact and shape national policy, as well as effect change through our negotiations with employers. You will be expected to understand statistical reports from external bodies, including Ofsted, the Education Policy Institute, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and DFE national statistics. The successful applicant will possess education research or policy experience which enable you to develop Union policy on school inspection in England and understand the detail of inspection and school accountability systems. An advantage would be understanding other systems in other countries. We develop policy to advance inclusive and equitable teaching and learning and you will need to share these values. Prospective applicants are also advised that your normal place of work will be the NEU office specified in this advert and that the NEU operates 'Blended Working Arrangements' for office-based staff, which means you will need to be based in the designated NEU office for 3 to 4 days a week (based on a full-time contract), with the remaining days based at home, and subject to business needs. 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. 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 Wednesday 5th November 2025. HE UNION IS FUNDAMENTALLY COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN ITS POLICIES AND PRACTICE