Political Officer: Local and Regional Government

About this Role

The National Education Union is a force for change in the world of education, bringing together more than 450,000 teachers, lecturers, support staff and leaders working in maintained and independent schools and colleges across the UK.

The successful candidate will contribute to the advancement of the union’s aims by assisting the Senior Political Officer in developing and implementing the political strategy of the NEU.

They will do this by managing relationships with elected local government representatives, Metro Mayors and the Combined Authorities; Monitoring and analysing local and regional political activity to identify opportunities to advance the union’s strategic priorities; Attending meetings and events as directed by the Senior Political Officer and Working with the National Campaign Managers to develop and implement local lobbies and other local activities as required.

They will demonstrate knowledge of the political system in England with the ability to write analytically and persuasively in a variety of styles for a range of audiences. For example: briefing papers, management information, analysis and evaluation papers. They must have great communication and public speaking skills and ability to relate to a range of people in a range of situations.

Prospective applicants are advised that the role will require regular evenings and weekend work which are necessary for the performance of the role. There will also be occasional travel to attend regular activities, conferences and meetings away from the normal place of work, and which may involve stays away from home. These could be locally, regionally, and nationally.

In addition to salary, we offer good conditions including 33 days annual leave plus Christmas closure days and a generous salary pension scheme. Salary and benefits will be offered pro-rata for part-time hours.

Further information

Further details can be downloaded from our website at https://neu.org.uk/working-neu where applicants will be able to complete an online application on our recruitment portal. Closing date is mid-day Thursday 16 October 2025.

We welcome applications from individuals seeking part-time, job-share or other flexible working arrangements.

THE UNION IS FUNDAMENTALLY COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNIES IN ITS POLICIES AND PRACTICE