Strategic Scheduling & Assessment Lead

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

29 days annual leave + holidays

Ride to work and EV car scheme

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a Scheduling Manager to lead the Scheduling and Assessment team, directing timetables for scheduled learning opportunities and centrally timetabled assessments.

You will advise colleagues across the University, shape local procedures, and provide strategic direction to senior leaders. The role requires motivating leadership and effective stakeholder engagement within a large academic environment.

Qualifications

• Significant strategic and operational leadership for teaching and assessment scheduling.
• Extensive knowledge of timetabling and HE scheduling software.
• Proven track record of leading a team with clear objectives and performance goals.
• Ability to present complex material clearly to a lay audience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across organisational boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to deliver sustainable teaching and assessment scheduling with high service standards.
• Provide guidance to university colleagues on scheduling policy, compliance and best practice.
• Oversee implementation and monitoring of institution-wide scheduling strategy.
• Motivate and direct the team, contributing to planning and leadership.
• Collaborate with senior management to review scheduling strategy across the university.

Tools

Timetabling software

Scheduling software (HE)

Job description

The University of Manchester is seeking a Scheduling Manager to lead the Scheduling and Assessment team, directing timetables for scheduled learning opportunities and centrally timetabled assessments.

You will advise colleagues across the University, shape local procedures, and provide strategic direction to senior leaders. The role requires motivating leadership and effective stakeholder engagement within a large academic environment.