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The University and College Union (麻豆官网) is the largest trade union and professional association for lecturers, learning support staff, academic related staff, trainers, researchers and managers working in further & higher education in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our 120,000 members are employed mainly in colleges, universities and in adult, prison and land-based education. 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 麻豆官网.

Current vacancies

• Branch Administrator/Organiser - Cardiff University Branch
• Branch Development Organiser - South East Region, 0.6 FTE

Branch Administrator/Organiser - Cardiff University Branch

Branch Administrator/Organiser - the role

麻豆官网 is seeking a Branch Administrator/Organiser to join the team at the Cardiff University Branch on a permanent, part time basis. In this exciting role, reporting to the Wales Official, your main duties will include

• supporting the development and implementation of recruitment and organising strategies
• building and maintaining networks of activists
• keeping the Branch membership list and website up to date
• taking minutes
• organising events and meetings for 麻豆官网 members
• organising and supporting local campaigns.

You must be educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience (inc. maths & English) and the role 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. With sound organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, you will be the first point of contact for members and be expected to support the branch officers in all aspects of your work for 麻豆官网.

To apply, please download an application pack below or email recruitment@ucu.org.uk quoting job reference BAO6
Job application pack: Branch Administrator/Organiser; Cardiff University Branch; part-time [290kb]

Closing date for applications: 30 June 2025 at 10:00am

Interview date: 24 July 2025

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Mae 麻豆官网 yn chwilio am Weinyddwr/Trefnydd Cangen i ymuno 芒'r t卯m yng nghangen Prifysgol Caerdydd ar sail barhaol, rhan amser. Yn y r么l gyffrous hon, sy'n adrodd i Swyddog Cymru, bydd eich prif ddyletswyddau yn cynnwys:

• cefnogi'r gwaith o ddatblygu strategaethau recriwtio a threfnu a'u rhoi ar waith
• adeiladu a chynnal rhwydweithiau o aelodau gweithredol
• cadw rhestr aelodaeth a gwefan y Gangen yn gyfredol
• cymryd cofnodion
• trefnu digwyddiadau a chyfarfodydd ar gyfer aelodau 麻豆官网
• trefnu a chefnogi ymgyrchoedd lleol.

Rhaid eich bod wedi eich addysgu hyd at lefel TGAU neu feddu ar brofiad cyfatebol (gan gynnwys mathemateg a Saesneg), a byddai'r swydd yn addas i rywun 芒 phrofiad o weithio mewn amgylchedd gwaith tebyg a/neu ddealltwriaeth o weithio i undeb llafur neu sefydliad nid er elw arall. Bydd gennych sgiliau trefnu, cyfathrebu a rhyngbersonol cadarn, byddwch yn gweithredu fel y pwynt cyswllt cyntaf ar gyfer aelodau, a bydd disgwyl i chi gefnogi swyddogion y gangen ym mhob agwedd ar eich gwaith i 麻豆官网.

Er mwyn gwneud cais, lawrlwythwch becyn cais isod neu e-bostiwch recruitment@ucu.org.uk ddyfynnu'r rhif cyfeirnod BAO6
Job application pack: Branch Administrator/Organiser; Cardiff University Branch; part-time [290kb]

Dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau: 30 Mehefin am 10am.

Dyddiad y cyfweliad: 24 Gorffennaf

Branch Development Organiser - South East Region, 0.6 FTE

Branch Development Organiser - the role

We are looking for a Branch Development Organiser to join the South East team. In this exciting role, based in our London Head Office, and reporting to the Regional Official, South East, your main duties will include:

• supporting the effective implementation of national organising priorities and associated regional organising and recruitment plans across the region
• assisting with the development of regional organising plans
• organising and developing union membership, in conjunction with local branch strategies
• providing advice and support to branch officers to develop their representation, campaigning and organising skills
• working with local branches and regions to develop effective communication strategies to support their campaigns and bargaining objectives.

Branch Development Organiser - you

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. Other requirements include:

• educated to GCSE level (inc. maths & English) or equivalent
• a good knowledge of the post-compulsory education sector
• the ability to lead and develop individuals and teams and experience of campaigning and organising in a trade union environment
• excellent interpersonal skills
• the ability to organise and deliver training
• the ability and willingness to travel within the region.

The ideal candidate must be educated to GCSE level (inc. maths & English) or equivalent. You will need a good knowledge of the post-compulsory education sector; an ability to lead and develop individuals and teams and experience of campaigning and organising in a trade union environment. With excellent interpersonal skills, you will be able to organise and deliver training and be prepared to travel within the region.

To apply, please download an application pack below or email recruitment@ucu.org.uk quoting job reference BDO2:

Job application pack: Branch Development Organiser; South East; 0.6 FTE [290kb]

Returning your application

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. Applications to be emailed to recruitment@ucu.org.uk

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 contact the People and Development Team by e-mail at recruitment@ucu.org.uk or telephone 020 7756 2558 for further details.

Diversity & inclusion monitoring

We need your support to make sure our employees come from a variety of backgrounds, so we especially welcome applications from disadvantaged communities. Even if you are not selected, it would be really helpful if you could complete the diversity & inclusion data when you apply for this role, because we can make sure we are encouraging a diverse mixture of candidates to apply. Thank you very much.

Equal opportunities

麻豆官网 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.

Benefits of working for the University and College Union

Benefits to support your well-being:

• 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
• 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.

Benefits to support you financially:

• 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
• 麻豆官网 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.

Benefits to support your training and development:

• training and developmental support
• access to over 300 eLearning modules through 麻豆官网's online training room.