Head of Academic Resourcing

Overall Purpose

1. This is a new post which we are creating as the first step in setting up a new timetabling team for LCCA.
2. The post holder will lead on the creation of that team, through the merger of existing teams and additional posts, and lead the new team in the provision of a high-quality set of timetabling services.
3. The purpose of this role is to strengthen the College\’s capability for planning the academic timetable within a context of growth.
4. The role purpose is to co-ordinate and align the functions of space management in Estates/Facilities and the development of the academic timetable in Academic Registry, as well as supporting colleges, programmes and courses in developing and implementing space strategies that ensure that space assets are used at optimum levels.
5. We put our students at the centre of all that we do, and a crucial aim for our new service, and this post, is to set timelines and quality measures to deliver timetables that work for students, both before their studies and during when plans change.
6. The postholder will lead on the development of a Timetabling Policy that meets the needs of students, staff and makes efficient use of space.
7. Following approval of the Policy will be the development of a timetabling operational plan that delivers the Policy.
8. The postholder will also be the principal contact and coordinator for the use of space for teaching, learning and other academic uses.
9. Leadership and management of the new timetabling team will include a focus on ensuring the provision of a proactive and customer focused service which meets the needs of the College as a whole.