At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and empower LGBT+ members, driving equality initiatives and engagement.
- Company: Join a dynamic union committed to equality and representation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Nationally mobile role with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of under-represented groups and champion equality.
- Qualifications: Experience in equality organising and a passion for activism.
The predicted salary is between 58983 - 58983 £ per year.
Location: National
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Salary: £58,983 per annum (if based in a regional office) or £66,030 per annum (if based at Hamilton House)
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Application Deadline: Monday, August 17, 2026
Role Summary:
- To strategically manage national equality organising strands, working face-to-face to empower, support and develop members and reps and maximise member engagement within under-represented groups and identified equality Organising Forums (OFs).
- Work closely with other relevant national and regional staff to devise strategies and programmes of work to deliver identified equality organising and activist development work strands.
- To champion good equality organising and activist development practice across the union, maximising the contribution made by members and activists within under-represented groups to achieving the union’s strategic aims.
Important notes to applicants:
- The role holder will be required to share the characteristics of the LGBT+ members' equality strand.
- The role will be nationally mobile, may be regionally based in one of the NEU Regional Offices (subject to capacity) but will be expected to regularly visit Hamilton House.
Lead Equalities Organiser (LGBT +) 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.
