University and College Union have an exciting opportunity for two Research Officers to join their team!
Salary: £69,936 per annum (inclusive of London Allowance)
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Location: London NW1 7LH
Closing Date: 3 September at 10 am
About The University and College Union
The University and College Union (UCU) represents over 120,000 academics, lecturers, trainers, instructors, researchers, managers, administrators, computer staff, librarians and postgraduates in universities, colleges, prisons, adult education and training organisations 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.
Research Officer - The Role:
UCU is seeking two Research Officers to join the team. In this exciting role, reporting to the Head of Equality & Policy, you will undertake research and provide data analysis. Other duties include:
-Responsibility for sourcing, analysing, and presenting research data to support UCU strategic objectives
-Undertaking research and data analysis to inform and support UCU’s bargaining agenda
-Designing and managing database resources, including the union’s Organising & Bargaining Information System (OBIS)
-Providing briefings and ongoing support to OBIS users
-Responsibility for data collection procedures from external agencies
-Organising and conducting sector-wide Freedom of Information requests to Further Education and Higher Education Institutions, and dealing with associated correspondence
Research Officer - You:
- You must be educated to GCSE level or equivalent (inc. maths & English)
- Experience of a similar working environment and/or understanding of working for a trade union or other not-for-profit organisation
- Ability to undertake quantitative and qualitative data analysis,
- Strong interpersonal skills
- High level of numeracy including advanced statistical and analytical skills
- High level of skills management, manipulation, interpretation and presentation of large quantitative data sets
- Experience of, and proficiency in the use of the Tableau digital analytics platform
- Knowledge of the Freedom of information Act, general data protection regulations and copyright principles
- Experience of negotiating and arranging the collection of sensitive and/or confidential data
- Ability and willingness to attend meetings and events outside the normal working week
Benefits of working for the University and College Union:
- 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
- Supportive Family Policies: Embrace family life with enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, and Shared Parental Leave schemes
- Health and Well-being Support: Access to confidential counselling 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme; advice and face-to-face intervention from via our Physiotherapy Advice Line; healthcare assessment
- Flexible Working: Take advantage of our Flexitime scheme, allowing you to tailor your work hours within our Work Life Balance policy
- Financial Assistance: Benefit from being enrolled in the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), childcare support, interest-free season ticket loans, and assistance with the cost of eyesight testing and glasses for DSE use
- Training and Development: Elevate your skills with tailored training, developmental support, and over 300 eLearning modules available through our online Training Room
Application Process:
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.
Please note that applicants should apply using the application form. Completed application forms must be received by us by 10am on the closing date. Late applications and CVs will not be considered.
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 28 August from 1pm to 2pm. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions. Deadline to notify us is 12 noon on 27 August.
To submit your application for the Research Officer opportunity, click ‘Apply’ now!
Closing date: 3 September at 10 am
Interviews: 23 September
Online briefing about the post: 28 August at 1-2 pm
