The National Education Union is a powerful force for change in education, representing 500,000 teachers, lecturers, support staff, and leaders. As we have recently completed 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 seeking to appoint a Wales Policy Officer on a part‑time basis to assist in the promotion of the Union’s policies in the Wales Government, the Wales media and through supporting campaigning across Wales.
In this role you’d need to have good knowledge and understanding of the education systems operating in Wales and in the UK and relevant legislation and be able to link it with the priorities, issues and concerns affecting NEU members in Wales. You will also need to be able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and be able to write clearly and concisely and present arguments with clarity.
In addition, to be successful in this role, you’d need to have a good understanding of the principles of organising in a trade union and knowledge and understanding of campaigning activity.
Due to the nature of this role, there will be a requirement to travel to attend activities, conferences and meetings away from the normal place of work, and which may involve stays away from home. These could be locally within Wales or nationally.
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 will be calculated pro‑rata for part‑time applicants.
Neu | Wales Policy Officer in Cardiff employer: Trade Union Congress
The Trades Union Congress is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at Congress House in London, where flexible working arrangements and a 35-hour week promote a healthy work-life balance. Employees are encouraged to grow professionally through meaningful contributions to employment rights and labour market policies, ensuring that their work has a direct impact on improving outcomes for working people. With a strong commitment to social justice and advocacy, the TUC fosters a collaborative culture that values every voice and empowers staff to make a difference.
