OFS
Operational and Facilities Support
Day-to-day services that keep the University running — residential, catering, cleaning, security, sports, and other site services.
Example roles in this family
- Cleaner
- Porter
- Security Officer
- Electrician
- Catering Operations Manager
- Facilities Team Manager
- Sports Coach
- Senior Head Chef
- Food & Beverage Assistant
- Building, Electrical or Mechanical Supervisor
- Plumber
- Carpenter
- Housekeeper
- Sports Assistant
- Shop or Retail Assistant
- Nursery Nurse
Source: University of Bath job families factsheet (PDF). If your exact role isn't listed, check your contract or payslip for the family code.
Unions that cover this family
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UNISON
UNISON represents professional services, administrative, library, technical, and many support staff across higher education. -
Unite
Unite represents staff in estates, maintenance, and a range of technical and manual roles across UK higher education.
Membership is your choice. Any of the unions above is a valid choice for OFS staff.
That said: a union's power is its members organising together. Joining the union most of your immediate colleagues are in means you'll be in the same meetings, the same campaigns, the same negotiations. Ask around your team — then join where they are.