Project Manager (NEU Communicator roll-out)
Based in the NEU Hamilton House Office (London, WC1H 9BD)
Full time, Fixed-term contract (1 year)
Commencing salary £73,125 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 currently seeking to appoint a Project Manager (NEU Communicator roll-out) who, under the direction of the Assistant General Secretary: Communications, Campaigns and Political Engagement, will lead a cross‑directorate project team to ensure the successful rolling out of the union’s bespoke communications tool – NEU Communicator – to staff across the organisation, including in the regions/nations, and to branch and district officers.
Responsibilities
- Establish, lead, manage and motivate a cross‑directorate project team to meet objectives of implementing the successful roll‑out of NEU Communicator to all NEU regions and nations, other relevant staff teams, and district and branch officers.
- Plan and institute an effective training programme and ongoing support, and liaise with external stakeholders.
- Create and manage a clear project plan, risk register and decision register and provide regular reports on progress to the Strategic Leadership Team.
Working arrangements
Normal place of work will be the NEU office specified in this advert and 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.
Benefits
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 are pro‑rated for part‑time applicants.
Application details
Closing date is mid‑day Monday 6th July 2026.
THE UNION IS FUNDAMENTALLY COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN ITS POLICIES AND PRACTICE
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