Salary - £69,262 rising to £72,907 plus cash for car allowance and agile working allowance
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 the region applied for. The ability to drive, travel extensively and stay overnight as required are essential for this role. A valid driving licence is 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 South West region.
We’re looking for a committed and experienced individual to lead and manage all organising, representation, bargaining and campaigning functions within the South West region.
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 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.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on human.resources@naht.org.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is 17th May 2026
First interview – 28th May 2026 (via Microsoft Teams)
Second interview – 8th June 2026 (in person, at our London Office)
Earliest start date available – 1st July 2026
Applications from agencies will not be accepted