Universities & Colleges Employers Association

Who we are

The Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) provides its member institutions with timely advice and guidance on all employment and reward matters relevant to the HE sector. Our purpose was revised in 2023: UCEA is the leading voice on employment and reward matters in the UK Higher Education sector. We support our members to be employers of choice through collaboration, advocacy and expert advice.

Our culture and values

UCEA has five core values which, as our behavioural compass, will guide our actions at an individual, organisational and sector level:
Leadership - We consult, challenge and provide thought leadership
Expertise - We develop and share our knowledge, information and evidence-based insight  
Inclusivity - We respect differences and utilise the benefits they offer 
Integrity - We demonstrate and promote what is right to uphold the highest standards
Aspiration - We encourage learning, innovation and forward thinking