Political Assistant

NATIONAL EDUCATION UNION; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational union in Greater London is looking for a Political Assistant to support the Senior Political Officer. The role includes advancing political strategies, managing budgets, and providing logistical support for political activities. Applicants should have strong administrative skills, proficiency in IT, and a solid understanding of political campaigning. The position offers a salary of £46,364 per annum along with generous leave and a pension scheme. Flexible working arrangements are welcomed.

Benefits

33 days’ annual leave

Defined benefit pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Understanding of campaigning and political work.
• Ability to operate a budget management system.
• Strong administrative and office skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Political Engagement budget and process invoices.
• Provide logistical support to the NEU’s political activities.
• Engage with local activists and respond to enquiries within guidelines.

Skills

Budget management

Political campaigning

Strong administrative skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Good typing ability

Job description

Political Assistant

Based in 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 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 seeking a dedicated and politically astute individual to work with the Senior Political Officer and Political Officers to advance the NEU’s political strategy. This is a new post in the staffing structure.

Reporting to the Senior Political Officer, you will monitor the Political Engagement budget, including processing invoices, reconciliation, monitoring, analysis, and reporting, as well as coordinating budget planning and drafting budget submissions. You will provide organisational and logistical support to the NEU’s political activities, including APPG meetings, the party conferences and provide organisational and logistical support to the NEU Councillors and NEU Governors networks.

We are seeking applicants with a good understanding of campaigning and political work, with the ability to operate a budget management system and provide management information and reports in a range of formats. Applicants should be able to evaluate information quickly in order to respond effectively to a range of enquiries within established guidelines, and to engage with and work in partnership with local activists.

You must have strong administrative and office skills, including good typing ability with a high standard of spelling, grammar, and accuracy. You will also need good IT skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, digital technology, websites, and other electronic media, together with other IT applications necessary for the effective performance of the role.

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 blow, where applicants will be able to complete an online application on our recruitment portal. Closing date is mid-day Tuesday 6 January 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.