Policy Officer - International

About this Role

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.

We are currently looking to appoint a Policy Officer to undertake work on policy issues within the International Team, enabling it to carry out its work effectively on international issues. You will support the team in the delivery and development of policy work in relation to international issues and work under the direction of and assist the International Secretary and other team members.

You will be responsible for preparing international policy statements, briefings, commentaries and research papers, including analysis and report writing and provide support with policy advice and guidance in this area, including policy statements and responses as required, on international matters. You will have policy experience in the field of international affairs and an understanding of the policy approaches and contexts in which the NEU engages at international level.

Prospective applicants are also 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 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 Wednesday 21 January 2026.

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