Branch Administrator/Organiser

UCU is seeking a Branch Administrator/Organiser to join the team at Nottingham University branch on a permanent, part time basis.

In this exciting role, reporting to the East Midlands 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.
• organising events and meetings for UCU members.
• organising and supporting local campaigns.
• refer members queries to the appropriate person in the local branch.
• send messages to members as directed by the local branch.

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 UCU.

To apply, please download an application pack from the link below or email recruitment@ucu.org.uk quoting job reference BAO1.

Application pack: Branch Administrator/Organiser - University of Nottingham [322kb]

Closing date for applications: Monday 10 August 2026 at 10am.

Interview date:  Thursday 3 September 2026

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.