Timetabling Officer
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About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced, organised and proactive Timetabling Officer to manage the full lifecycle of their academic timetable, from initial planning and gathering teaching requirements through to publication, ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will have practical experience in timetabling, complex scheduling or space planning, with the ability to balance teaching requirements, staff availability, room capacity and student needs. You will be confident identifying and resolving clashes, anticipating potential issues and ensuring the timetable remains accurate, effective and fit for purpose.
Building strong working relationships will be key to success in this role. You will work closely with Programme Directors, course teams and other colleagues to gather accurate information, manage competing priorities and follow up diplomatically where necessary.
You will take ownership of the timetabling function, develop an understanding of existing processes and identify practical, sustainable improvements. Outside peak timetabling periods, you will also support the wider Data team with general data administration.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the planning, creation, publication and ongoing maintenance of the central academic timetable.
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Coordinate, gather and review teaching requirements from Programme Directors and course teams.
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Translate academic and operational requirements into effective, deliverable timetables.
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Identify, investigate and resolve timetable clashes, scheduling conflicts and resource constraints.
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Balance staff availability, room capacity, teaching requirements and the student experience.
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Manage timetable amendments, queries and room bookings, ensuring changes are communicated effectively.
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Maintain accurate, consistent and up-to-date information within the organisation's timetabling systems.
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Support effective room allocation and maximise the utilisation of available teaching spaces.
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Build positive working relationships with academic and professional services colleagues to ensure requirements are understood and managed effectively.
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Monitor existing processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and consistency.
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Take ownership of timetabling activities, anticipating potential issues and escalating concerns where appropriate.
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Provide support to the wider Data team with data administration and related tasks as required. xgikmsk
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Practical experience in timetabling, complex scheduling, space planning or a closely related function.
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An understanding of the challenges involved in coordinating a complex academic timetable, ideally within Highe...
Timetabling Officer in Bexley employer: National Skills Agency
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