Regional Support Official

About this 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.

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.

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

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 email [email protected] no later than 12 noon on Friday, 4 July. You do not need to attend the briefing session to apply.

To apply, please download an application pack below or email [email protected] quoting job reference RSO3
Job application pack: Regional Support Official; part-time; London [291kb]

Closing date for applications: 14 July 2025 at 10:00am

Interview date: 28 July 2025