Office Manager

Based in the NEU South West Region (Sowton, Exeter EX2 7HU)

Permanent, full-time

Commencing salary £39,297 per annum plus £1,118 lunch allowance (pro-rata for part-time)

The National Education Union is a force for change in the world of education, bringing together more than 450,000 teachers, lecturers, support staff and leaders working in the education sector. We are working in an exciting period of growth, with activity across the education sector.

We are looking to recruit an experienced, capable, and confident Office Manager to lead and manage a collaborative office team. Strategic, solution-focussed and proactive, the Office Manager will play a key role in the Regional Management Team which covers all work streams for the union. The Office Manager will contribute to the success of the union by participating in the development and delivery of the Regional Strategic Plan with particular focus on support for the union’s campaigns and activity

The Office Manager will take responsibility for all property matters, including the operational functioning of the premises and health and safety and operational budget management. The Office Manager will provide effective management and development for a high performing team, with excellent IT skills and strong interpersonal skills.

The role requires the ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines. Applicants must be able to work flexibly as part of a team and use their own initiative, when appropriate.

In addition to salary, we offer good conditions including a non-superannuable luncheon allowance currently set at £1188, 6.6 weeks’ annual leave plus Christmas closure days and a defined benefit pension scheme. The NEU also operates a Blended Working Arrangement Policy which means colleagues can occasionally work from home subject to business needs. Salary and benefits are pro-rata for part-time applicants.

Further details can be downloaded from our website where applicants will be able to complete an online application on our recruitment portal. Closing date is mid-day Monday 22 May 2023.

We welcome applications from individuals seeking part-time, job-share or other flexible working arrangements.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £39,297.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

COVID-19 considerations:
As recommended by the Government, Covid-19 risk assessments have been carried out on all our regional offices and Head Offices.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Devon, EX2 7HU

Reference ID: NEU/0440