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Project Manager (NEU Communicator roll-out) Based in the NEU Hamilton House Office (London, WC1H 9BD) Full time, Fixed-term contract (1 year) Commencing salary £73,125 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 have recently completed 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 seeking to appoint a Project Manager (NEU Communicator roll-out) who, under the direction of the Assistant General Secretary: Communications, Campaigns and Political Engagement will lead a cross-directorate project team to ensure the successful rolling out of the union's bespoke communications tool - NEU Communicator - to staff across the organisation, including in the regions/nations, and to branch and district officers. In this role, you will establish, lead, manage and motivate a cross-directorate project team to meet its objectives of implementing the successful roll-out of NEU Communicator to all NEU regions and nations, other relevant staff teams, and district and branch officers. This will include planning and instituting an effective training programme and ongoing support, and liaising with external stakeholders. You will create and manage a clear project plan, risk register and decision register and provide regular reports on progress to the Strategic Leadership Team. Prospective applicants are 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 Monday 6th July 2026. THE UNION IS FUNDAMENTALLY COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN ITS POLICIES AND PRACTICE

Join Howdens, as an Assistant Marketing Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering our category marketing activity and be part of a fast-moving FTSE100 company. This is an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, based at "The Yard" in Raunds, Northamptonshire. Our offices offer a modern and engaging working environment, including a subsidised restaurant and free on-site parking. Based at this site, you'll work closely with our marketing team, as well as wider stakeholders across our commercial and digital teams. What You'll Do: Develop Go-to-Market Strategies:Collaborate with category and product development leaders to develop comprehensive go-to-market strategies and roadmaps for own label solutions, new product investments (NPI), range extensions and trading existing products, ensuring our propositions are effectively launched and promoted to our audience. Strategic Campaign & Brochures Leadership:Lead the charge in shaping and executing a robust category marketing plan that puts our products in the spotlight and drives business growth. Taking the helm in developing and rolling out engaging product and category campaigns, along with brochures that capture attention and resonate with our audience. Ensure Cohesive Communications:Partner with senior channel leads to ensure that our category marketing activation plans are cohesive and deliver the most effective ongoing communications experience for our customers and future customers. Collaborative Depot Support:Partner closely with wider Marketing team to ensure depots have the tools to trade the products with the marketing support materials that hit the mark, staying true to our brand essence. Forge Strong Supplier Relationships:Cultivate partnerships with suppliers to gather invaluable product and brand content tailored to Howdens, ensuring our depots have the support they need. Engage Stakeholders:Rally support from stakeholders across the board, ensuring alignment with our projects and objectives to drive success. What We Need from You: Category Marketing experience:Show us your stripes in Category and Product Marketing or Brand Marketing Communications, brochure planning and delivery, events, POS creation and strong ability to inspire channel marketing leads, particularly in fast-paced trade or retail environments-bonus if you have a knack for the kitchen trade industry. Master Planner:Bring your A-game in planning and organisation, juggling multiple priorities like a pro. Customer Focus:Be driven by a passion for delivering value to our customers through strategic marketing initiatives. Top-notch Communicator:Command the room with your presentation skills, captivating audiences at every level. Problem-Solving Whiz:Embrace challenges head-on, armed with your natural problem-solving prowess. Creative Thinker:Harness your creativity to spot new and innovative ways to solve communication challenges, motivating internal creative and content teams to deliver outstanding results. Desirable Qualifications:A CIM qualification would be the cherry on top, signalling your commitment to staying at the top of your marketing game. What we can offer you: Competitive salary and annual company bonus Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) 25 days holiday + bank holidays Subsidised lunch at our onsite restaurant Staff Discount Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional Reward and Recognition events Ready to dive into the exciting world of product and category marketing? Don't miss out on the chance to be a driving force behind our marketing success. Apply now to join our energetic team. About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding. INDKSD