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13 March 2024

The University and College Union (UCU) 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 110,000 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 UCU.


Current vacancies


FINANCE ASSISTANT

Reference number:FF1
Salary:£46,889 pa. (inclusive of London Allowance)
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: London NW1
Closing date: 5 April at 10.00am

About the role

UCU is seeking a Finance Assistant (Fighting Fund) to join the team on a Permanent/full time) basis. In this exciting role, based in our head office in London NW1 and reporting to the Head of Finance, your main duties will be:

  • processing applications to the union's strike fund (fighting fund)
  • responsibility for a range of financial accounting and administrative functions
  • responsibility, as a team member, for UCU's sales and purchase ledger
  • liaising with external auditors
  • responding to enquiries from members, suppliers, lay officials and UCU staff, regarding relevant financial matters.

The ideal candidate must be educated to GCSE level or equivalent (inc. maths & English) and would suit someone with experience of a similar working environment in a Finance Department and/or understanding of working for a trade union or other not-for-profit organisation. Other requirements are:

  • a knowledge and understanding of financial and accounting procedures and principles, including knowledge of double entry bookkeeping and computerised accounting systems
  • excellent numeracy skills
  • strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) at all levels
  • experience of using Microsoft® applications to a level that ensures the effective fulfilment of the role
  • an ability to work quickly and accurately.

To apply, please download an application pack below or email recruitment@ucu.org.uk quoting job reference FF1:

Application pack: Finance Assistant (FF1) [291kb]

Closing date for applications: 5 April 2024 at 10.00am

Interview date: 24 April 2024


CASEWORKER WALES

Reference number:CW1
Salary:£55,150 pa
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: Tondu, Bridgend
Closing date: 4 April at 10.00am

About the role

We are seeking a Caseworker for ourteam in Wales to provide advice and representation to UCU members in personal casework matters. This exciting role is based in our Tondu, Bridgend office and reports to the Wales Official. Main duties will include:

  • advising members with problems and disputes arising from their employment
  • representing members at internal grievance and disciplinary hearings
  • representing and/or assisting members in relation to external bodies, such as ACAS, EWC and employment tribunals
  • maintaining effective relationships with branch officers carrying out member casework and providing them with advice and support and, on occasion, training
  • managing own caseload, and progress of casework, under the Wales Official's supervision

The ideal candidate must be educated to GCSE level or equivalent (inc. maths & English) and the role would suit those with experience of a similar working environment and/or understanding of working for a trade union or other not-for-profit organisation. With excellent communication skills, you will need three plus years' experience of handling personal casework matters and a knowledge of UK employment and equality law. You will also have advocacy and representation experience and be familiar with the practice and procedure of employment tribunals.

To apply, please download an application pack below or email recruitment@ucu.org.uk quoting job reference CW1:

Application pack: Caseworker Wales / Gweithiwr Achos - Cymru (CW1) [289kb]

Closing date for applications: 4 April 2024 at 10.00am

Interview date: 25 April 2024

GWEITHIWR ACHOS - CYMRU

Rhif Cyfeirnod:CW1
Cyflog:£55,150 yf
Oriau: 35 yr wythnos 
Contract: Parhaol, llawn amser
Lleoliad: Tondu, Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
Dyddiad Cau:

4 Ebrill am 10.00am

Ynglŷn â'r rôl

Rydym yn chwilio am Weithiwr Achos ar gyfer ein tîm yng Nghymru i roi cyngor i aelodau'r UCU a'u cynrychioli wrth ymdrin â materion gwaith achos personol. Mae'r rôl gyffrous hon wedi ei lleoli yn ein swyddfa yn Nhondu, Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr ac mae'n atebol i Swyddog Cymru. Mae'r prif ddyletswyddau yn cynnwys:

  • rhoi cyngor i'r aelodau gyda phroblemau neu anghydfodau sy'n codi o'u cyflogaeth
  • cynrychioli'r aelodau mewn gwrandawiadau cwyno a disgyblu mewnol.
  • cynrychioli a/neu gynorthwyo aelodau mewn perthynas â chyrff allanol megis ACAS, EWC a thribiwnlysoedd cyflogaeth.
  • cynnal cydberthnasoedd effeithiol gyda swyddogion y canghennau gan gwblhau gwaith achos aelodau a rhoi cyngor a chymorth iddynt, ac ar adegau, hyfforddiant.
  • rheoli llwyth gwaith eich hunain, a datblygu gwaith achos, o dan oruchwyliaeth Swyddog Cymru

Bydd yr ymgeisydd delfrydol wedi'i addysgu hyd at lefel TGAU neu lefel gyfatebol (gan gynnwys mathemateg a Saesneg), a byddai'r swydd yn addas i'r rhai â phrofiad o weithio mewn amgylchedd tebyg a/neu ddealltwriaeth o weithio i undeb llafur neu sefydliad nid er elw arall. Yn ogystal â sgiliau cyfathrebu rhagorol, bydd angen o leiaf tair blynedd o brofiad arnoch o ymdrin â materion gwaith achos personol, yn ogystal â meddu ar wybodaeth am gyfraith cyflogaeth a chydraddoldeb y DU. Bydd gennych brofiad hefyd yn eirioli a chynrychioli, a byddwch yn gyfarwydd ag ymarfer a gweithdrefn tribiwnlysoedd cyflogaeth.

Er mwyn gwneud cais, lawrlwythwch becyn cais isod neu anfonwch e-bost at recruitment@ucu.org.uk gan ddyfynnu'r rhif cyfeirnod CW1:

Application pack: Caseworker Wales / Gweithiwr Achos - Cymru (CW1) [289kb]

Dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau: 4 Ebrill am 10:00am

Dyddiad y cyfweliad: 25 Ebrill 2024


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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

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.


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
  • UCU 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 UCU's online training room.
Last updated: 13 March 2024