Regional Organiser, East Midlands and Yorkshire

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Starting salary - £43,781 rising to £46,084 per annum plus cash for car allowance and attractive benefits package

Our range of excellent benefits include 39 days holiday allowance including bank holidays in addition to 4 days Christmas closure, 21 hours wellbeing leave, gym contribution, generous pension scheme, commitment to personal growth through funded learning and agile working allowance.

You will be based remotely (at home) with the ability to cover East Midlands and Yorkshire region.

Residence in or near the region identified, the ability to drive and a valid driving licence are essential for this role.

Job summary

NAHT is looking for an experienced trade union organiser who is able to help drive our organising and campaigns priorities in England helping to strengthen our collective voice in line with Unions national strategic aims.

Reporting to the Regional Head this role will support the delivery of NAHT’s organising and campaigns strategy ensuring the strategic direction of NAHT is successfully implemented in the branches and regions within the East Midlands and Yorkshire region.

You will support the digital organising transformation strategy and work with various teams across the association to support the recruitment and retention of members with the aim of developing and building local branches. Furthermore, you’ll be responsible for supporting the delivery of local and national campaigns.

You will also provide administrative, IT and communications systems support to our local officials.

Person specification

We are looking for a dynamic individual with demonstrable experience of working within the trade union organising model, aimed at revitalising, supporting and developing branches.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their ability to work within the structures of a national union. Experience of campaigning and developing successful recruitment strategies together with excellent communication skills, oral and written with the ability to present confidently and establish credibility are all essential.

You must be flexible, able to travel and stay away overnight as required.

About us

NAHT represents more than 34,000 school leaders in early years, primary, secondary/post primary and special schools, making us the largest association for school leaders in the UK. Our members consist of all categories of school leaders. We provide representation, advice and training for school leaders in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We use our voice at the highest levels of government to influence policy for the benefit of leaders and learners everywhere.

NAHT is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can embrace and value individuality. We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion and encourage all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact the People team.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 11th June 2023.

First interview – 27th June (via Microsoft Teams)

Second interview – 3rd July (in person at our London Offices – Millbank Tower)

Applications from agencies will not be accepted

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £43,781.00-£46,084.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free or subsidised travel
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sabbatical
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 11/06/2023