University and College Union have a new opportunity for Regional Administrator Yorkshire & Humberside.
Reference Number: RA1
Salary: £40,623 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Unit 5 Fusion Court, Aberford Road, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 2GH
Closing Date: 27 May 2026 at 10 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 Administrator: The Role
UCU is seeking a Regional Administrator to join the Yorkshire & Humberside team on a permanent and full time basis. In this exciting role, reporting to the Regional Official, Yorkshire and Humberside Region, your main duties will be:
* Provide administrative support
* Take part in branch survey work
* Organise training sessions
* Provide administrative support for organising and campaigning activities
* Assist with industrial action ballots and legal assistance applications
* Manage the office in the absence of the Regional Official and Regional Support Official
* Deal with correspondence, minute meetings, and maintain efficient systems
Regional Administrator: You
* Must be educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience (including Maths and English)
* Experience of a similar working environment and/or understanding of working for a Trade Union or other not-for-profit organisation
* Good knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
* Administrative experience at senior level
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) at all levels
* Understanding and commitment to equality principles and policies
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
Equal Opportunities
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.
We are happy to accept applications in alternative formats from applicants who, for reasons of disability, may find it difficult to fill in our standard form. Please see the advert on our website for further details.
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