Industrial Organiser

INDUSTRIAL ORGANISER

Positions available in the following regions:

• North West (BL6 4SD) 2.4 FTE Permanent
• West Midlands (B1 2RX), 1FTE Permanent, 0.4fte FTC
• East Midlands (NG8 6BA), 1FTE Permanent
• Eastern (CB8 8GY), 2.5 FTE Permanent

Commencing salary £58,983 per annum

London (WC1H 9BD), 2FTE Permanent

Commencing salary £66,030 per annum

About the NEU

The National Education Union is a force for change in the world of education, bringing together more than 500,000 educators in maintained and independent schools and colleges across the UK.

Whatever the future holds the NEU is convinced that by building strong workplace organisation we can transform our education system so that it works for all students and all Educators. We have ambitious plans and we are seeking a significant number of staff to support us in this work. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in empowering educators, strengthening union structures, and driving meaningful change in workplaces across local authorities and multi-academy trusts. If you have experience as a workplace activist, caseworker or trade union organiser with a commitment to social justice, read on.

About the Role

As an Industrial Organiser, you'll lead on-the-ground organising projects that build collective power, support reps and activists, and deliver impactful industrial campaigns. You'll work closely with members, reps, and branch officers to escalate and win disputes, negotiate with employers, and foster vibrant, democratic union structures.

We are looking for people who have:

• Proven experience in union organising, campaigning, and negotiations.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop activists in the workplace
• Ability to plan and deliver complex projects independently.
• Knowledge of education systems and employment rights (or ability to quickly learn).
• Commitment to trade union values, equality, and diversity.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
• Full UK driving licence required.

In return we can offer you:

Meaningful work where you will be making a difference day in, day out. Working with experienced colleagues in a growing trade union. You'll receive a great salary, starting at £58,983 increasing to 62,998 (£66,030 increasing to £70,045 in London) exceptional defined benefit pensions scheme and a company car.

We offer 35 days leave plus Christmas closure days, access to a health plan and very good working policies, included hybrid working.

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 9 February 2026.

Please note shortlisted applicants will be required to provide a copy of their driving licence by email to prior to interview.

We would welcome applications from Women and ethnic minorities and can accommodate part time or flexible working requests. Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered for the assessment centre and interview, please contact us to discuss any reasonable adjustments.