Office Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Office Manager roles across National Education Union's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £39,297 - £39,297 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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