University and College Union have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Support Official to join the team!
Location: Birmingham, B3 3AS
Salary: £64,128 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent, full time
Closing Date: 10:00am on 25 September
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. 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 Support Official – The Role:
We are looking for a Regional Support Official to join our West Midlands team. Reporting to the Regional Official, West Midlands Region, your 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:
- The ideal candidate must be educated to GCSE level (inc. maths & English) or equivalent
- The post would suit someone with experience of a similar working environment and/or understanding of working for a trade union or other not-for-profit organisation
- You will need a good knowledge of the post-compulsory education sector; a working knowledge and understanding of employment law, as well as trade union organising experience
- With excellent interpersonal skills, you will be able to advocate on behalf of members and represent individuals in disciplinary and grievance cases
- You will be required to travel across the region
Regional Support Official – Benefits:
- 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
- Disability leave arrangements
- Special leave arrangements
- A range of family friendly policies and procedures with enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave schemes
- An Employee Assistance Programme that provides access to 24-hour confidential counselling
- Access to advice and face-to-face intervention from a Senior Chartered Physiotherapist through the award-winning Physiotherapy Advice Line service
- Healthcare Assessment
- Flexitime scheme available by agreement where employees can vary their start and finish times or lunch breaks within the set parameters of the Work Life Balance policy
- All employees are contractually enrolled into the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) where currently the employee contribution is approximately 6.1% of salary and the employer contribution is approximately 14.5% of salary
- We will pay 50% of the net cost of childcare provision for children. The scheme is currently available to employees up to and including Grade G
- Interest free season ticket loans to cover the cost of a second-class season ticket between home and the office
- UCU will assist with the cost of an eyesight test and the purchase of a basic pair of glasses, where these are required for DSE use
- Training and developmental support
- Access to over 300 eLearning modules through UCU’s 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.
Please note that applicants should apply using the application form and CVs will not be considered. Completed application forms must be received by us by 10am on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
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 18 September from 1pm to 2pm. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions. Deadline to notify us is 17 September at 12 noon.
Closing date for applications: 25 September at 10 am
Interview date: 14 October
To apply for this exciting Regional Support Official opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now