About the University of Sunderland
The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.
The University of Sunderland is in an exciting phase of its development with a new vision and redefined strategic ambitions designed to take advantage of the ever-changing higher education landscape at home and overseas.
About the role
Are you ready for a dynamic, rewarding role where you can make a real difference? This position offers the chance to join a lively and collaborative team within Academic Registry and Governance, where you will be responsible for planning, producing, and publishing teaching and exam timetables that impact more than 10,000 students and academic staff. It is a unique opportunity to contribute to a journey that meaningfully shapes student success and enhances the reputation of the institution.
A vacancy has become available within the Timetabling and Awards Team in Academic Registry and Governance. This is a full-time position, comprising 37 hours per week, with a blend of remote work and time at the City Campus in Sunderland.
This role will involve close collaboration with academic colleagues to plan teaching and exam timetables for the next academic year within a designated area. You will be tasked with inputting student data from online module selections, creating personalised timetables for students, identifying potential scheduling conflicts, and negotiating room allocations with other timetabling colleagues, academic staff and other stakeholders.
What you can bring
The ideal candidate will possess a sharp eye for detail, thrive under pressure, and demonstrate exceptional organisational skills—fundamental traits for excelling in this role. Excellent IT skills are also essential, as much of your work will involve using database systems and digital tools to manage complex scheduling information efficiently.
We seek an individual who is a logical thinker, can approach challenges creatively and 'think outside the box'. While prior experience with CMIS or other scheduling software is desirable, comprehensive training will be provided for the right applicant. The capacity to independently manage your workload is crucial, making strong planning and organisational skills indispensable. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities are also required, as is an understanding of how to operate within a procedural framework
What we can offer you
Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.
* Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.
* Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.
* Access to our "My Lifestyle Benefits Platform", where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate.
* Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being.
* Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities.
Equality, diversity & inclusion
We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.
Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.
Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 31st August GMT).
Interviews will likely be on Wednesday 10th September.
For any informal enquiries please contact, Julie at or Emma at
Job Details
Department
Academic Registry & Governance - Professional Placements, Timetabling & Awards
Location
Sunderland Campus
Salary
£27,855 to £30,343
Hours per Week
37
Closing Date
Sunday 31 August 2025
Interview Date
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Reference
0287-25