Location : London/Stockport/Homebased Department : NUS UK Contract type : Permanent Hours : 35.00 Salary : £65,833

Do you want to make change in the world? Do you like to be creatively and intellectually challenged? Do you love working with students, apprentices and young people? Do you see education as a transformative force for individuals and society?

If you answered ‘Yes!’ then we’d love to hear from you.

Who we are

We’re one of the world’s largest student movements. Together with our 450 member students’ unions and 7 million students and apprentices, NUS are fighting to make education, and the world, better. We believe that education should be accessible and enjoyable for all – and our community of students, educators, activists and advocates are determined to make it happen.

Who you are

We’re looking for an experienced campaigning leader with a track record of winning and innovating. Working with elected student leaders, you’ll lead the development of NUS’ campaigning from ‘developing’ to ‘excelling’. You’ll have the skill and drive to build a modern mass-engagement movement of students supported by a far-reaching digital strategy and a ground force of organised student activists. You’ll also shape the political agenda itself, identifying key issues and generating transformational solutions that sit at the heart of our campaigning. You’ll be someone able to influence at a personal level as well as at societal level.

This role is responsible for NUS’ campaigning, press, political communications and influencing across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. NUS works across a wide range of issues and our priorities are set by students. You’ll be working on further and higher education matters as well as student welfare issues like housing, healthcare, and mental wellbeing. You’ll also be tackling social policy issues, including climate change and liberation for women, black students, LGBT students, trans students and disabled students.

Why apply?

In return for your passion and experience we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and a great benefits package:

27 days holiday (increasing with service) Flexible working opportunities from day one Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and sick pay Employee wellbeing support Paid Volunteering Days Other Benefits available: Company Pension Scheme, Free Flu vaccinations, Free Eye Test vouchers, Employee Assistance Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts, Childcare Allowance, Health Cash Plan

We see anti-oppression as central to our mission. Education isn’t working unless it’s working for everyone in our society. We’re trans inclusive without exception and we welcome individuals who are up for taking active responsibility for their own ongoing learning on liberation, equity, diversity and inclusion.

We recognise that candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are under-represented in our organisation, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the non-profit sector and beyond. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team, and if you meet the minimum criteria for a role (at least 80% of the criteria in the person specification) and are from a BAME background, you'll be guaranteed a first stage interview. It is important to note that this scheme guarantees an interview for candidates who meet the minimum criteria and tell us that they'd like to be considered under the scheme. The selection decision at interview will be based on the most suitable candidate, regardless of any protected characteristic.

This is a full-time permanent post based at either our London or Stockport office, with options for flexible and hybrid working.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 30th July 2025 (23:59) If you’re successfully shortlisted, we’ll see you at an interview on Thursday 7th August 2025.

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