Regional Organiser - North West Region

Starting salary - £45,970 rising to £48,388 per annum plus agile working and cash for car allowance and an 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, wellbeing contribution, generous pension scheme and commitment to personal growth through funded learning.

Applied pro-rata if working part-time

You will be based remotely (at home) with the ability to cover the North West region for field based work.

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 North West 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 demonstratable 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 37,000 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 an inclusive and supportive culture that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops our people through living our values of People First, Be Bold, Go Further and In it Together.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying, harassment (including sexual) or victimisation of any kind.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact

The closing date for receipt of applications is 16th January 2025

First interview - 24th January 2025 (via Microsoft Teams)

Second interview - 30 th January 2025 (in person, location tbc)

Applications from agencies will not be accepted