Senior Industrial Organiser

National Education Union; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major trade union in education is seeking a Senior Industrial Organiser to lead a team supporting members and manage strategic projects. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in team leadership, negotiations, and trade union law, with strong communication skills. This position offers extensive annual leave, pension benefits, and a chance to drive significant change in the education sector.

Benefits

35 days' annual leave

Defined benefit pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven relevant experience in leading and managing teams.
• Strong track record of delivering strategic plans.
• Experience with negotiations at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of industrial organisers.
• Oversee complex projects and evaluate outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver team plans achieving agreed objectives.

Skills

Leading and managing teams

Negotiation skills at senior level

Excellent communication

Public speaking skills

Knowledge of trade union law

Job description

We are currently seeking to appoint a Senior Industrial Organiser to lead, motivate and manage a team of industrial organisers in efficiently and effectively supporting members, activists and lay officers within defined project areas. You will contribute to the strength of the Union by overseeing, monitoring and evaluating the outcomes and outputs of strategic projects that build member engagement, confidence and collective strength. You will provide strategic oversight of the region's organising and bargaining initiatives in line with relevant national strategies and priorities.

Reporting to the Regional Secretary, you will be responsible for motivating, developing and supporting a team of industrial organisers, both individually and collectively, to meet and exceed performance objectives. You will co‑ordinate the delivery of a full range of trade union support and activity by the team and contribute to the delivery of national and cross‑regional projects. You will also work strategically at a regional level to prepare, review and deliver team plans that achieve agreed objectives and priorities.

The successful applicant will have proven relevant experience in a similar role, with a strong track record of leading and managing teams and delivering strategic plans to a high standard. You will have the ability to oversee complex projects and evaluate outcomes, alongside experience of negotiations at a senior level. A sound knowledge of trade union law, particularly in relation to industrial action and employment procedures, is essential. You will be a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills and demonstrate a clear commitment to trade union values, equality and diversity. A willingness to travel extensively and work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, is required, along with a full UK driving licence.

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.

In addition to salary, we offer good conditions including 35 days' annual leave plus Christmas closure days and a defined benefit pension scheme. Salary and benefits are pro‑rata for part‑time applicants.