Regional Organiser - 2 Roles
1 position - South East Region
1 position – South Central Region
Part time – 3 days per week (21 hours)
Starting salary - £45,970 rising to £48,388 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) 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 either the South East or Central region.
Residence in 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 either the South East or South Central 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.
A key part of this role involves undertaking casework in line with NAHT’s representation guide, ensuring members receive accurate, timely and effective support. In addition, you will represent the union at JNCC’s and contribute to local bargaining to promote and protect members’ interests.
Person specification
We are looking for a dynamic individual with demonstrable 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.
The ability to drive and a valid driving licence are essential for this role. The suitable candidate for this role must be able to travel and stay overnight on occasion to attend meetings.
About us
NAHT represents more than 38,000 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.
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The closing date for receipt of applications is 24th March 2026
First interview – 7th April 2026 (via Microsoft Teams)
Second interview – South Central Region -14th April 2026 (in person, at our office in London Bridge)
Second interview – South East Region - 15th April 2026 (in person, at our office in London Bridge)
Applications from agencies will not be accepted