University and College Union have a new opportunity for Regional Official – North West to join the team!
Reference Number: RONW
Salary: £72,414 p.a.
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Manchester
Closing Date: Monday 26 October at 10.00 am
About Us:
The University and College Union (UCU) represents over 120,000 academics, lecturers, trainers, instructors, researchers, managers, administrators, computer staff, librarians and postgraduates in universities, colleges, prisons, adult education and training organisations across the UK. We also have members in the private sector, for example in private training agencies and language schools, as well as members working on a freelance basis. Students training to teach in post-school education also belong to UCU.
Regional Official – About the role:
UCU is seeking a Regional Official to lead our North West regional team. In this rewarding role, based in our Manchester office and reporting to the Head of Bargaining & Representation, your main duties will include:
- Implementation of national and regional strategic planning in the region
- Line management of the regional office staff, including appraisal and development
- Implementation of national agreements, national benchmarks and other nationally agreed bargaining objectives at branch level
- Conducting and supporting negotiations with employing institutions in accordance with nationally, regionally, and locally agreed bargaining objectives
- Securing and maintaining recognition of UCU in the region
Regional Official – You:
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (incl. maths & English)
- Experience of a similar working environment and/or understanding of working for a Trade Union or other not-for-profit organisation
- Experience of managing a team of staff
- Experience of collective bargaining with employers
- Experience of representing individuals in disciplinary and grievances cases
- Experience of trade union organising
- Experience of effective planning and organising under pressure
Further information
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University and College Union Recruitment Team
