The National Executive Committee roles are open to eligible candidates until 12:00 noon on Thursday 25th September 2026.
Roles open:
- National Representative for DEI
- National Representative for Young Workers
- National Representative for Senior Professionals
The above, come with reasonable time off to complete the role
and
National Representative for all committees:
- Unity Place
- Braford Nelson Street
- Sheffield Carbrook Hall
- Teesside and Dual Location sites
- Scotland including SVS
- Northern Ireland, Inc., Belfast City Quays
- London, including Triton Square and Redhill
- North Locations
- South Locations
The above includes 2 days per month of facilities time.
Additional duties of the National Executive Committee
- Demonstrate visible leadership and act as a role model for Union Representatives and members within your NEC area or “specialism” ( Senior Professionals, DEI and Young Workers)
- Provide strategic direction and support to Area Representatives, helping to build a strong and effective Union presence.
- Arrange and chair regular meetings with workplace representatives to discuss issues, priorities, campaigns and member concerns.
- Maintain regular communication with representatives, members and NEC colleagues, ensuring information is shared promptly and accurately.
- Organise member engagement sessions, workplace visits and organising activities to increase participation and strengthen workplace organisation.
- Support recruitment, retention and development of Union members and activists across the NEC area.
- Build positive relationships with local communities, community organisations and other stakeholders to promote the union’s values and objectives.
- Encourage member involvement in campaigns, consultations, elections and union activities.
- Identify emerging workplace issues and, where appropriate, escalate significant concerns to the NEC and Union leadership.
- Support representatives in resolving complex cases, disputes and workplace challenges.
- Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and fairness in all Union activities.
- Attend all NEC meetings, conferences and training events unless absent due to approved annual leave or exceptional circumstances.
- Prepare for NEC meetings by reviewing papers, consulting with members and representatives, and raising issues affecting your area.
- Report back to representatives and members on NEC decisions, policies and outcomes.
- Assist in implementing NEC decisions and union strategies within your area.
- Support the development of new representatives through mentoring, coaching and sharing best practice.
- Help coordinate regional campaigns and organising initiatives to advance Union objectives.
- Represent the views and interests of members within your NEC constituency at a national level.
An NEC Representative is also expected to undertake all duties associated with being an area representative, including:
- Representing members individually and collectively.
- Providing advice and support on workplace issues.
- Supporting consultations, negotiations and disputes.
- Recruiting and retaining members.
- Communicating union information and updates.
- Promoting union campaigns and initiatives.
- Supporting equality and inclusion in the workplace.
- Maintaining confidentiality and acting in members’ best interests.
- Attending relevant meetings, training and development activities.
This role combines the responsibilities of an area representative with a wider leadership, communication, organising and governance function across the NEC area.