Finance Manager; Local Finance

Finance Manager (Local Finance)

Based in the NEU Hamilton House Office (London WC1H 9BD
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Full time, Permanent

Commencing salary £73,125 per annum

The National Education Union (NEU) represents 500,000 teachers, lecturers, support staff, and school leaders making it a powerful force for change in education. This is an exciting time to join us as we continue our journey to become a more agile, strategic, and strongly coordinated Trade Union, ready to meet future challenges and drive lasting change.

If this appeals to you, the Finance Department are looking for a Finance Manager - Local Finance to lead a team of six responsible for working closely with the NEU's Districts, Branches, and Regional Councils, providing advice, guidance, and support on all areas of Local Finance. You will manage and develop the Local Finance Team and be the primary point of contact on Local Finance matters for Staff, Lay Officers, and the Executive to ensure all required functions are delivered as effectively as possible.

The role holder must have the ability to build relationships with Lay Officers, especially Local Treasurers, and communicate financial information in a way that's clear and accessible to all. This will include overseeing the Treasurers Training programme, ensuring appropriate stewardship of Union funds, and compliance with the NEU's Rules, Regulations, and legal obligations.

The ideal candidate must have demonstratable experience managing a team in a similar environment, including experience of developing staff, workforce planning, and performance management. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate sound judgement, their ability to deliver across a range of functions in time for critical deadlines, and an understanding of the political context in which the NEU operates.

The role will be based at Hamilton House, our London headquarters, and the NEU offers a hybrid working programme requiring the role holder to work from Hamilton House three days per week with the remaining days at home subject to operational needs. The role holder will also need to be able to travel for Treasurers Training where courses are held nationwide, and for the Treasurer's Reception at the NEU's Annual Conference.

In addition to salary, we offer good conditions including 35 days' annual leave plus Christmas closure days and a defined benefit pension scheme. Salary and benefits are pro-rata for part-time applicants.

Further details can be downloaded from our website via the button below, where applicants will be able to complete an online application on our recruitment portal. Closing date is mid-day Wednesday 25th February 2026. Interviews will be held in person at Hamilton House and are scheduled for Thursday 12 March 2026.

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