Head of Higher Education

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom University and College Union Full time

University and College Union have an exciting opportunity for a **Head of Higher Education** to join the team.

Reference Number: HE2

**Salary**: £67,203 p.a. (inclusive of London Allowance)

Hours: 35 pw

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Location: London

Closing Date: 14 February at 10 am

**About The University and College Union**

The University and College Union (UCU) represents over 123,000 academics, lecturers, trainers, instructors, researchers, managers, administrators, computer staff, librarians and postgraduates in universities, colleges, prisons, adult education and trainingorganisations 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.

**Head of Higher Education** - The Role:
The Bargaining, Organising, Campaigns and Education department at UCU is seeking a Head of Higher Education to join the team on a permanent, full time basis. In this exciting role, based in our head office in London NW1, and currently reporting to the Headof Bargaining, Organising, Campaigns and Education.

**Head of Higher Education** - Key Responsibilities:

- To take the lead on Higher Education matters and ensure that UCU’s strategic and operational aims and objectives are met
- To develop and co-ordinate UCU policies and objectives across the post-16 education sector in HE
- To lead national negotiations with employers on HE pay and USS, in conjunction with other agencies in the post-16 education sector
- To represent UCU within the HE bargaining environment, including at meetings with employers, members, other unions and external organisations

**Head of Higher Education **- 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
- You will have a knowledge of the post-compulsory education sector, as well as a knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of bargaining, campaigning and organising
- You will be able to put your excellent negotiating, advocacy and interpersonal skills to good use when bargaining and negotiating with employers at a national or regional level
- You will also be well-versed in employment law and equality legislation

**Further Information**

**Benefits of working for the University and College Union**

UCU offers a number of financial and welfare benefits to support its employees. Please see the advert on our website for further details.

Interview date: 16 March

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