Political Assistant

Political Assistant Based in the NEU Head Office (London, WC1H 9BD) Full-time, permanent Commencing salary £46,364 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 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 seeking a dedicated and politically astute individual to work with the Senior Political Officer and Political Officers to advance the NEU''s political strategy. This is a new post in the staffing structure. Reporting to the Senior Political Officer, you will monitor the Political Engagement budget, including processing invoices, reconciliation, monitoring, analysis, and reporting, as well as coordinating budget planning and drafting budget submissions. You will provide organisational and logistical support to the NEU''s political activities, including APPG meetings, the party conferences and provide organisational and logistical support to the NEU Councillors and NEU Governors networks. We are seeking applicants with a good understanding of campaigning and political work, with the ability to operate a budget management system and provide management information and reports in a range of formats. Applicants should be able to evaluate ..... full job details .....