The post is subject to election/re-election by ballot of the NUJ membership every five years.

To be shortlisted to stand in the election, you must be a member of the union with five years continuous membership and your contributions must be paid up under Rule. Additionally, a short-listed candidate must have trade union experience as a full time official and/or lay officer for a minimum of three years.

The ballot will be run by Electoral Reform Services, the organization appointed as the independent scrutineer for the election.

The successful candidate will hold the position for five years, after which he/she will be subject to re-election at intervals of five years.

Details of the terms and conditions of employment and application forms may be obtained from the Administration Department, NUJ, Headland House, 308 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8DP email:personnel@nuj.org.uk; Telephone 0207 278 7916.