Head of Industrial Relations
ASCL • Leicester, England • Posted July 07, 2026
About the Role
Full time, permanent.
Lead negotiations. Influence change. Protect and strengthen the voice of school and college leaders.
Make A Difference
This is a rare opportunity to lead a highly influential function, shape national industrial relations activity and make a lasting difference to the professional lives of school and college leaders.
Why This Role Matters
As our Head of Industrial Relations, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that school and college leaders have a strong and influential voice in shaping their pay, conditions and working environment. Leading our industrial relations and collective bargaining function, you will help safeguard members' rights, secure positive outcomes through negotiation, and strengthen our position as the leading professional body and trade union for education leaders. Your expertise will directly contribute to improving the wor...