Job evaluation: A collective approach, 8, April, 2025, UK wide course, in person, Leeds

This one day course is for branch reps and activists who are involved and interested in learning more about the importance of trade union involvement and representation in job evaluation schemes. The focus of the course will be around the use of collective action wherever possible.

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Course details

Nation/region:UK wide course 
Course meeting dates: 8, April, 2025 

Please ensure you can attend the entire course prior to submitting your application  form. Please further ensure you have secured time off from your employer to attend.
Course meeting times:

9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Course time commitment:8 - 10 hours approx. including some pre-course work
Location:

Leeds - The St Georges centre Click here for more about the venue

Please be aware: Due to course logistics applications for this course will close at 12 noon on Friday 4th April 2025. Applications after this date risk not being accepted. If you wish to attend please register as early as possible. Early registrations help to ensure that courses are viable and avoid course cancellations due to low numbers.

Course content

The course will cover the following:

  • The purpose of Job evaluation 
  • Equality aspects of job evaluation
  • Job evaluation process and policy
  • How to get more involved with the job evaluation process
  • Collective action and organising around job evaluation
UCU courses are funded via members' contributions and public funding.

Information Facility time

Online courses should be treated in the same way as in person courses with regard to time off for training. Time off for training is a right and one which should be exercised as part of normal industrial relations. For more info please see  Facilities and time off for UCU reps.

When you apply for a course we will assume that are making a commitment to attend the course as advertised, and have secured time off from your employer. Please contact your branch/Devolved nation/region office if you are having problems securing time off.