Regional Head, North West Region - FTC for 6 Months

Salary - £67,903 per annum plus an 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

The successful applicant will be based from home and must have residence in or near the region applied for. The ability to drive and a valid driving licence are essential for this role.

Job summary

Are you looking for a new role that will help to support school leaders, and our union, as we continue to grow and organise across the England regions.

We're looking for a committed and experienced individual to lead and manage all organising, representation, bargaining and campaigning functions within one of the ten English regions.

You will be responsible in ensuring that the unions strategic objectives are led and managed through the regional teams, and you will support, develop and nurture the unions branch and regional lay officials.

The role is required to build, maintain, and enhance relationships with the Regional Executive and branch executives across the reginal boundaries.

If you would like the opportunity to influence the future of the education system, this vacancy may be of interest to you.

Person specification

We are looking for a dynamic individual with experience of leading and managing small teams together with an excellent record of handling a wide range of complex individual and collective casework with a demonstrable record of successful conclusions of advocacy including conducting negotiations.

You must have a proven track record in leading organising and campaigning strategies. An understanding of the education systems operating in the UK and relevant employment legislation is essential.

You will also need to have strong leadership skills and a proven track record of using your own initiative to manage complex and difficult situations. Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to influence are also critical. In order to deliver the best service to members, we ask that candidates for this role are prepared to travel extensively and work long hours when needed to get the job done.

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 a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can embrace and value individuality. We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion and encourage all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact the People team.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm 8 th January 2025

First interview - 14 th January (via Microsoft Teams)

Second interview - 17 th January (in person, in a location to be confirmed)

Applications from agencies will not be accepted