Regional Support Official

University and College Union have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Support Official to join their London HE Team!

Salary: £34,968 per annum (£69,936 per annum, pro rata including London Allowance)

Hours: 17.5 per week (35 per week pro rata)

Contract: Permanent, part time

Location: London, NW1 7LH

Closing Date: 10.00am on 14 July

About The University and College Union

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.

Regional Support Official - The Role:

We are looking for someone to fill this role as part of a job share. The successful applicant will join the London HE team on a part time (0.5 FTE) basis, reporting to the Regional Official, London HE Region. The main duties will be:

• Assisting with securing and maintaining recognition of UCU in the designated area
• Conducting and supporting negotiations with employing institutions in accordance with nationally and locally agreed bargaining objectives
• Contributing to the organisation and effective delivery of regional training in accordance with the national training programme
• Engaging in and organising regional and local campaigning activities in accordance with national/regional campaigning objectives
• Deputising for the Regional Official as necessary

Regional Support Official - You:

• Experience of a similar working environment and/or understanding of working for a trade union or other not-for-profit organisation.
• Educated to GCSE level (inc. maths & English) or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of the post-compulsory education sector
• A working knowledge and understanding of employment law
• Trade union organising experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Be able to advocate on behalf of members and represent individuals in disciplinary and grievance cases
• Able to travel across the region.

Benefits of working for the University and College Union:

• Generous holiday entitlement of 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, and 8 closure days with a pro-rata entitlement for part time staff
• 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 over 300 eLearning modules available through our online Training Room

Application Process:

UCU is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Further information:

We especially welcome applications from women and Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented at this grade in UCU. If this is you and you’re interested, please join an online briefing about the role and working at the Union on Monday, 7 July from 1pm to 2pm. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions. If you’d like to attend the briefing, please click ‘Apply’ for more information. You do not need to attend the briefing session to apply. The deadline to let us know whether you wish to attend is 12 noon on Friday 4 July.

Closing date for applications: 10.00am on 14 July

Interview date: 28 July

The expected start date for the role is week commencing 29 September.