Timetable Officer (Fixed term to 26/02/27)

Leeds Beckett University; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in the UK is seeking a proactive Timetabling Officer to provide comprehensive academic timetabling services and optimise the use of university facilities. Candidates should have experience in timetabling, strong IT skills for data analysis, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to outstanding customer service. Join us and contribute to shaping the academic experience for students and staff. The role offers various benefits including a generous pension plan and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous pension schemes

Excellent holiday entitlements

Flexible working

Reduced study fees

Subsidised fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Experience of timetabling in higher education or a similar environment.
• Ability to use corporate databases and analyze data.
• Attention to detail and quality user training skills.
• Effective communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive academic timetabling service.
• Optimise the use of university facilities and ensure accurate records.
• Support and train on timetabling systems and assist with reports.
• Contribute to planning, implement processes, and liaise with suppliers.

Skills

Timetabling experience

Strong IT skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Customer service orientation

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about delivering excellent service and supporting the academic experience at Leeds Beckett University? We are seeking a proactive and organised individual to join our Timetable Office as a Timetabling Officer.

As a key member of the team, you will

• Provide a comprehensive academic timetabling service, working closely with academic and administrative colleagues to produce full-year timetables for students and staff.
• Optimise the use of the University estate and specialist facilities, ensuring our timetable systems and records are accurate and well-maintained.
• Offer support, guidance, and training on timetabling and data capture systems, and assist with the production of management reports for key stakeholders.
• Contribute to the planning and operation of projects, implement business and system processes, and liaise with software suppliers to resolve issues.

We are looking for someone who

• Has experience of timetabling in higher education or a similar environment.
• Possesses strong IT skills, with the ability to use corporate databases and analyse data to support business intelligence.
• Demonstrates excellent problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver quality user training.
• Is committed to outstanding customer service and can communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Join us and help shape the student and staff experience at Leeds Beckett University.

Closing date Friday 16th January 2026 (2359)

Interview date Week commencing 26/01/26 (this may be subject to change)

To arrange an informal discussion about this post, please contact Colette McGill at [e-mail].

Working here means you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.

We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under‑represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.

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