Membership
Benefits of ECC membership
By joining ECC, you gain exclusive access to a suite of Member services, including the acclaimed HERA and FEDRA role analysis tools, expert consultancy, tailored training and events, and invaluable labour market data. ECC is a not-for-profit consortium working for the benefit of all members, offering effective networking opportunities for members to share challenges and practical solutions.
Our exclusive Member services:
HERA and FEDRA,
the leading role analysis tools in education
HERA and FEDRA have long-established credibility as the leading role analysis schemes in use in HE and FE. They are analytical Role Analysis tools that comply with the standards advised by the EHRC and required by courts and tribunals. Their validity has never been questioned by an employment tribunal decision.
Expert Consultancy
Tap into the expertise of our Consultants, who have supported implementation of role analysis in more than 170 HE and FE organisations over 30 years.
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All our Members receive 1 day consulting per year as part of their membership (3 days for the first year of joining) . This time can be used for any of consulting services we offer, or for training, job evaluation or salary benchmarking.
Training and Events
As an ECC member you can book two free places on any of our nationally advertised events (subject to availability). Our core training programme is designed to equip members with the skills they need to successfully use HERA and FEDRA within their organisations. In addition, we offer training and special events to help influence thinking and develop ways of introducing improvements to people management practice, whilst encouraging the sharing of ideas and thinking between ECC members.
Labour Market Data
Members can request up to six reports free of charge per year. ECC will provide the reports through our partnership with Brightmine using their Compensation Planning Tool. Additional reports are available at a discounted rate for ECC members. A database of pay data reports, guidance and research reports and benchmark updates are also available to access online in our exclusive member area.
ECC Connect
Be part of a community of like-minded HR colleagues across the
UK, working in all types of HE and FE organisation from the largest
internationally-renowned universities to the smallest specialist colleges. As an ECC member you will have access to our regular virtual networking events.