Working at University Alliance
As a membership organisation within the higher education sector, we offer great opportunities for people interested in effecting change at the highest levels.
We work closely with our member universities to unlock opportunities and effect positive change for professional and technical universities. We provide a collective voice for our members, representing their views with the government and decision makers, and within the media; campaigning through our policy work and communications to shape the policy landscape to create the best conditions for our members.
We facilitate networks for professional and academic staff to collaborate and share expertise, and through our DTA programme we unlock opportunities in applied-research.
University Alliance are a small but ambitious organisation, with a dedicated and passionate team.
We offer opportunities for everyone, no matter your background. You do not need a degree to work at UA, just enthusiasm for higher education and the work of our members.
Our culture is important to us, and we’re dedicated to developing a team who are supported to realise their potential and get the most from the work they do with UA. We seek to not only develop individuals professionally, but also personally, and have numerous benefits available to those working at UA, including a wellbeing fund, learning and development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.
Our benefits include:
University Alliance staff benefit from generous terms and conditions including:
- 30 days annual plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) as well as additional time off between Christmas and New Year (pro rata for part-time)
- Generous pension scheme with a 9% employer contribution
- Flexible working options
- £250 wellbeing fund to support your health and wellbeing
- Life cover providing lump sum payment equivalent to 3 times basic annual salary
- Interest free loan for season tickets
- A commitment to investing in and developing staff.
For guidance filling out an application, see here.
University Alliance values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds.