At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and mentor local Officers, deliver high-quality representation, and negotiate with employers.
- Company: Join the National Education Union, a powerful advocate for educators in Wales.
- Benefits: Enjoy 35 days' annual leave, a defined benefit pension, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for travel and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education while empowering local leaders and activists.
- Qualifications: Experience in casework, strong communication skills, and a full UK Driving License required.
The predicted salary is between 58983 - 58983 £ per year.
Based in the NEU Wales Office (Cardiff CF24 5PJ)
Full-time, Permanent
Commencing salary £58,983 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 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.
This is a pivotal role focused on delivering high-quality representation to NEU members, supporting and mentoring local Officers and Reps, and helping build strong, confident workplace structures for collective action and bargaining.
We are looking for people who can:
- Provide expert advice, coaching and mentoring to local Officers and Reps on individual and collective casework.
- Undertake complex casework and negotiations with employers across a range of educational settings, with sound knowledge of employment law.
- Be a confident communicator and negotiator, with excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
- Coach and develop others and have a track record of empowering activists and building local leadership.
- Support Branches in delivering development and organising plans aligned with national strategies.
Full UK Driving License required (at the point of application to the role).
Although the role is based in the NEU Wales Office in Cardiff, you'll be travelling regularly throughout the week across the region to meet with members and activists. There will also be some evening and weekend working with occasional overnight stays.
NEU employees do have access to TOIL and a blended working policy that allows for some home working, to balance this level of required flexibility.
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 will be calculated pro-rata for part-time applicants.
Closing date is midday Wednesday 2nd September 2026.
THE UNION IS FUNDAMENTALLY COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN ITS POLICIES AND PRACTICE.
Wales Officer (Representation) in Cardiff employer: National Education Union
As a Wales Policy Officer with the NEU, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive work culture that values collaboration and advocacy for education. The role offers flexible blended working arrangements, competitive benefits including 33 days of annual leave, and a defined benefit pension scheme, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful policy change in Wales. With opportunities for professional growth and engagement with key stakeholders, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in the education sector.
