National Education Union

Professional Development Coordinator Based at the NEU Head Office (London, WC1H 9BD) Full-time, permanent Commencing salary £46,364 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're currently recruiting a Professional Development Coordinator to provide central logistical support and event co-ordination within the Continuing Professional Development Team, including enquiry management and day-to-day organisation, promotion, delivery and evaluation of the union's CPD programme and provision. Reporting to the National Professional Development Manager, in this busy role you will provide a central point of logistical co-ordination and support for the provision of the CPD programme of events, both online and in person; maintain systems of quality assurance and course monitoring and evaluation and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure PD related work is progressed as necessary. We are looking for applicants with demonstrable administrative and office skills, including good literacy and developed numeracy skills. Strong coordination, planning and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to work pro-actively and independently within agreed parameters, whilst also contributing as an effective team member. We require commitment to the trade union movement and to the role of education unions in particular. You must have good IT skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, notably SharePoint, Excel and Teams, together with the ability to use any other IT applications necessary for the effective performance of the role. For example, this may include Zoom, databases, budget management systems, electronic filing, records and data management systems. 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 Monday 9th February. We reserve the right to end the deadline early should we receive a high number of applicants. 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

Policy Officer - SEN and Disability Based in the NEU Hamilton House Office (London WC1H 9BD) Full time, Permanent 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. We are currently looking to appoint a Policy Officer to undertake work on policy issues within the Department, enabling it to carry out its work effectively to advance the Union's mission to shape the future of education. To support the Union's policy work in relation to special educational needs, the behaviour and attendance of children and young people; alternative provision and PRUs; and the experiences of disabled students and disabled members. To help ensure that policy work on these areas informs, supports and assists the achievement of the NEU's wider priorities, under the direction of the Senior Policy Manager. You will be responsible for supporting the team in drafting and development of policy work in relation to SEND, behaviour and attendance and other matters within the remit of the Department. You will have policy or research experience on special educational needs and inclusion in education systems and knowledge of, and ability to operate within, the NEU's political, educational and legal contexts. 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 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 12th February. THE UNION IS FUNDAMENTALLY COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN ITS POLICIES AND PRACTICE

ORGANISING ASSISTANT Based in the NEU East Midlands Office (Nottingham, NG8 6BA) Full-time, permanent Commencing salary £39,317 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 seeking a committed and motivated professional to provide logistical, administrative, organisational, mapping, and outreach support to organising work across the region, delivering regional, cross-regional, and national projects. The role will empower activists, support and develop representatives, boost membership density, and maximise member engagement and learning-particularly by increasing the impact of organisers' face-to-face activities in workplaces, networks, branches, and districts. Reporting to the Senior Officer, you will provide a central point of organising support, including administration and member communications for learning events and conferences (pre- and post-), campaign support, and the delivery of mailings and materials. You will coordinate meetings, learning and other member events, event registration and attendance lists, workplace visits, telephone calls, and member communications, supporting the implementation of the union's aims. The role also involves recruiting and engaging members and representatives through agreed recruitment, learning, and member engagement activities, including electronic, social media, and telephone communications, and staffing recruitment stands. You will liaise with internal stakeholders, members, representatives, and officers to support and develop regional organising, learning, and recruitment activity. Applicants should have strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and other programmes essential for the role, such as membership databases and reporting systems. ECDL Advanced, ITQ, or equivalent qualifications are desirable. 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 Friday 6 February 2026. 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