Job Description

University and College Union have an opportunity for a Regional Administrator to join their team!

Job Reference: RA1

Location: London, NW1 7LH

Salary: £43,488 p.a. (inclusive of London Allowance)

Job Type: Full – time, fixed term for approximately 12 months

Hours: 35 hours per week

Close Date: 10th of February

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 Administrator – The Role:

UCU is seeking a Regional Administrator to join the Eastern and Home Counties team on a fixed term basis. In this exciting role, reporting to the Regional Official, Eastern and Home Counties Region, your main duties will be:

- To provide administrative support 

-To take part in branch survey work

-Organise training sessions

- To 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:

- 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

- You will have a 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

-An understanding and commitment to equality principles and policies

Benefits of working for the University and College Union

We offer a number of financial and welfare benefits to support our employees,

highlights include:

- 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. 

Please complete the diversity and inclusion data when applying, even if you're not selected for an interview. This helps us ensure we're attracting a diverse range of candidates.

To apply for this exciting Regional Administrator opportunity, click ‘Apply’ now.

Closing date: 10th of February 10am

Interview date: 24th February