Part Time Regional Official (South West)

hireful; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading trade union in Exeter is seeking a part-time Regional Official to join the South West Team. In this role, you will manage a substantial caseload providing support and representation to teachers and school leaders. The ideal candidate is tenacious, objective, and has a good understanding of employment law. The position offers an excellent benefits package, including a salary of £37,457 per annum and hybrid working arrangements, encouraging applications from under-represented groups.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Defined Benefit Pension Scheme

49 days pro rata leave

Qualifications

• Experience in employee relations issues.
• Ability to promote the Union's strategy.
• Commitment to equality and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Manage a substantial caseload across the region.
• Provide support and representation to teachers and school leaders.
• Handle a range of employee relations issues.

Skills

Understanding of employment law

Advocacy skills

Tenacity

Objectivity

Job description

Our client is the leading trade union representing exclusively the interests of teachers and school leaders throughout the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Gibraltar.

All employees receive an excellent benefits package:

Benefits

• Salary £37,457 per annum (£62,428 FTE)
• 21 hours per week (Monday-Wednesday)
• 49 days pro rata leave inclusive of closure days and public holidays
• Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
• Based in Exeter - Hybrid working

They have an opportunity for a part‑time Regional Official to join the South West Team. Working with lay officers and staff colleagues, you will manage a substantial caseload across a large region, providing individual support and representation to teachers and school leaders.

This is a demanding role, in which you will deal with the complete range of employee relations issues, whilst actively promoting the Union’s organising strategy. The role requires tenacity, objectivity, a good understanding of employment law and the ability to advocate successfully.

Our client is committed to equality and will particularly welcome applications from women and members of minority ethnic communities to this post as they are under‑represented at this level within the organisation.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 4 January 2026

How to apply: Please ensure you read the Guidance for Applicants, Job Description, Person Specification and Conditions of Employment before submitting your application.

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