Regional Support Official

Post: Regional Support Official

Job Ref: RSO2

Salary: £33,751 per annum (£67,503 per annum, pro rata including London Allowance)

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

Contract: Fixed term to 1 February 2026

Location: NW1 7LH (Travel across the region)

Closing Date: 10.00am on 24 March

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 - About the role:

UCU is seeking a Regional Support Official to join the Eastern and Home Counties team on a fixed term/part time (0.5 FTE) basis. In this exciting role, reporting to the Regional Official, Eastern and Home Counties 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:

- GCSEs (including Maths & English) or equivalent

- Previous experience in a similar working environment, ideally within a trade union or not-for-profit organisation

-Good knowledge of the post-compulsory education sector

- Working knowledge of employment law

- Experience in trade union organising

-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Ability to advocate for members and represent individuals in disciplinary and grievance cases.

- Willingness to travel across the region as required

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.

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 20th March from 1pm to 2pm. You ll also have the chance to ask questions. If you d like to attend the briefing, please get in touch before 19th March. You do not need to attend the briefing session to apply.

To apply for this exciting Regional Support Official opportunity, click Apply now.

Closing date: 24th Match at 10am

Interview date: 10th April