Timetable Lead: Academic Scheduling & Space Planning

National Skills Agency Ltd; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days' annual leave + bank holidays

On-site parking

Nest pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

National Skills Agency Ltd is seeking an experienced Timetabling Officer to manage the full lifecycle of the academic timetable, from planning through publication and maintenance. You will coordinate with Programme Directors and course teams to gather teaching requirements and translate them into effective timetables.

The role demands practical experience in timetabling, scheduling and space planning, with strong organisational and analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to

Qualifications

• Practical experience in timetabling, scheduling or space planning.
• Ability to balance teaching requirements, staff availability and room capacity.
• Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, creation, publication and ongoing maintenance of the central academic timetable.
• Coordinate, gather and review teaching requirements from Programme Directors and course teams.
• Translate academic and operational requirements into effective, deliverable timetables.
• Identify and resolve timetable clashes, scheduling conflicts and resource constraints.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date information within timetabling systems.
• Support room allocation and maximise utilisation of teaching spaces.

Skills

Timetabling

Scheduling

Space planning

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Higher/Further Education knowledge

Tools

Timetabling software

Job description

National Skills Agency Ltd is seeking an experienced Timetabling Officer to manage the full lifecycle of the academic timetable, from planning through publication and maintenance. You will coordinate with Programme Directors and course teams to gather teaching requirements and translate them into effective timetables.

The role demands practical experience in timetabling, scheduling and space planning, with strong organisational and analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to