Graduate - Timetabling and Regulatory Support Administrator

University of Greater Manchester; Bolton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Employee benefits

Job summary

University of Greater Manchester invites recent graduates to join our two-year Graduate Trainee Scheme in Timetabling and Regulatory Support. This fixed-term programme offers hands-on experience in a busy data department with full training from the Student Data Management team.

You will support departmental objectives, help create student timetables, assist data analysis and reporting, and contribute ideas to improve processes and services, while developing transferable professional skills.

Qualifications

• Two-year fixed-term Graduate Trainee scheme with training and support.
• Strong communication, analytical and organisational skills.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office and digital tools.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to learn and develop in a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of departmental objectives and key projects.
• Assist in creating student timetables for the university.
• Contribute to data analysis and statutory reporting.
• Share ideas to improve processes and services.
• Manage workload to meet deadlines and priorities.
• Communicate with staff and students across the university.
• Support Open Days, Clearing, Graduation and events while ensuring policy compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Timetabling

Education

Recent graduate from University of Greater Manchester (2:2) from 2024/2025 or 2025/2026

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Student Data Management system

Job description

Graduate - Timetabling and Regulatory Support Administrator

Timetabling and Regulatory Support Administrator

Are you a recent University of Greater Manchester graduate looking to take the first step in your professional career?

At the University of Greater Manchester, we are proud of our growing reputation as a student-focused institution. Through our strategy of "Teaching Intensive, Research-Informed, Assessment Enabled", we are committed to delivering an outstanding experience for our students—and that starts with investing in our graduates.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Graduate Trainee Scheme, designed to help you develop the skills, experience, and confidence needed to succeed in a professional environment.

About the Scheme

This two-year fixed-term programme provides you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a busy data department.

You will:

• Work in a live operational and fast paced setting
• Receive full training and ongoing support from the Student Data Management data team
• Work on meaningful projects with real impact
• Develop a broad set of transferable professional skills

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Graduate Trainee, you will be trusted with genuine responsibilities and the opportunity to contribute to the University’s operations. Your role will include:

• Supporting the delivery of departmental objectives and key projects
• Supporting the creation of student timetabling for the university
• Assisting in data analysis and statutory reporting
• Contributing ideas and innovative solutions to improve processes and services
Managing your workload effectively to meet deadlines and priorities
• Communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including staff and students
• Supporting key University activities such as Open Days, Clearing, Graduation, and events
• Ensuring compliance with University policies, procedures, and relevant legislation

About you

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic graduate who is keen to learn, develop, and make a positive contribution.

You will:

• Be a recent graduate of the University of Greater Manchester (minimum 2:2) from 2024/2025 or 2025/2026.
• Demonstrate strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills
• Be confident using Microsoft Office and digital tools
• Show the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Be proactive, adaptable, and willing to take on new challenges
• Have an interest in developing a career within a professional services environment

A willingness to learn, a positive attitude, and a commitment to personal development are essential.

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment where you can grow your career, alongside a competitive benefits package, including:

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to a range of employee benefits

As a smaller University, you will benefit frombroad exposure to different functions and the opportunity to make a real impact from day one.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship.

This position does not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.

The University of Greater Manchester strives to achieve equality of opportunity