University and College Union have a new opportunity for Regional Official – South West to join the team! Reference Number: ROSW1 Salary: £72,414.00 p.a Contract: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 35 per week Location: Exeter, EX4 4EP Closing Date: Friday 16 October 2026 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 South West regional team. In this rewarding role, based in our Exeter office and reporting to the Head of Bargaining if this is you and you are interested in the post, we invite you to join an online briefing about the post and what it's like to work at the union, on Friday 9 October from 1pm. Benefits of working for the University and College Union: - Supportive Family Policies: Embrace family life with enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, and Shared Parental Leave schemes - Health and Well-being Support: Access to confidential counselling 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme; advice and face-to-face intervention from via our Physiotherapy Advice Line; healthcare assessment - Flexible Working: Take advantage of our Flexitime scheme, allowing you to tailor your work hours within our Work Life Balance policy - Financial Assistance: Benefit from being enrolled in the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), childcare support, interest-free season ticket loans, and assistance with the cost of eyesight testing and glasses for DSE use - Training and Development: Elevate your skills with tailored training, developmental support, and access to live and on demand courses available through our online training platform Note: working arrangements UCU requires its employees to work from their office/in the field for at least 60% of their working week. They may apply to work from home for the remaining 40% but UCU cannot guarantee that this will be agreed. Diversity
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