About the role
We are seeking a proactive and detail‑focused Timetabling Officer to join our integrated Timetabling Team within Academic Services. This role plays a key part in ensuring the effective preparation, allocation and delivery of annual student, staff and room timetables. Working closely with academic colleagues across several Schools, you will help ensure our timetabling processes run smoothly, efficiently and in line with university requirements.
If you enjoy building strong working relationships, solving complex scheduling tasks, and contributing to continuous service improvement, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the student and staff experience.
You’ll be part of a supportive team that plays a vital role in shaping the student and staff experience. We offer opportunities for professional development, a collaborative working culture, and the chance to contribute to meaningful service enhancements across the University.
About You
You will bring:
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
* Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.
* A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Confidence working with data and IT systems.
* A collaborative approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Experience in timetabling or working within a higher education environment is desirable but not essential.
Job Purpose
The Timetabling Officer will co‑ordinate timetabling processes with academic faculty staff, ensuring the preparation, allocation and delivery of annual personal student, staff, and room timetables are completed in an efficient and effective manner, in line with agreed university requirements and processes. The role is expected to provide dedicated support to several Schools and will work as part of the integrated Timetabling team.
Eligibility and Sponsorship
This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY STAFF AND AGENCY STAFF CURRENTLY WORKING AT BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY ONLY.
Benefits
Core Package:
* PAY – a competitive salary with opportunities for pay progression
* PENSION – a valuable defined benefit pension with generous employer contributions
* HOLIDAY – Annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays and winter closure (pro rata if part time)
* WORK LIFE BALANCE – flexible working arrangements including opportunities for hybrid working and flexitime (role dependent)
You will also have access to a wide range of voluntary benefits:
* Health & Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme, dental care scheme, health cash plan
* Financial & Discounts: Discounts including a reduction of fees for family members who study at BU
* Travel: Cycle to work scheme, secure bike stores, showers and lockers, free bus travel between campuses, discounted bus travel
* Sports & Activities: Sport BU has a wide range of activities which staff can access
* Family: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, on‑site nursery with discounts for BU staff
* Modern, vibrant campus locations: Bright and flexible work and meeting spaces, with on‑site food outlets and coffee shops
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