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Timetabling Officer

Goldsmiths, University of London - Estates and Facilities

Location: New Cross
Salary: £34,286 to £38,647 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 22nd October 2024
Closes: 23rd November 2024
Job Ref: 570859

What makes Goldsmiths unique?

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the Department

Estates and Facilities is a specialist directorate within the University with over 100 staff. It maintains and supports the University and its changing needs in respect of the following disciplines:

  • estates strategy & strategic development
  • capital projects, minor works and refurbishments
  • maintenance (building and grounds), surveys, statutory compliance
  • space utilisation & timetabling,
  • energy and carbon management,
  • facilities services including cleaning, portering, security, reception, post and stores;
  • health and safety
  • catering
  • conference services

The main campus is based at New Cross, London Borough of Lewisham and covers approximately 16 acres. It comprises some 80 buildings ranging from three fine Victorian Grade II listed buildings, a number of former domestic properties (now being used for academic and office purposes), a range of post-war utility buildings (now requiring replacement), to new purpose built ultra-modern buildings. Also situated approximately 12 miles from the main campus is Loring Sports Ground, located in Sidcup, London Borough of Bexley, which consists of a 20 acre sports ground and associated buildings. The variety of buildings presents a diverse set of challenges.

About the Role

The Timetabling Office provides a business-critical function, which is complex in nature.

  • To support the timetabling manager in the creation and publication of the teaching timetable
  • Liaising with Heads of Department and Programme convenors to collate teaching requirements in a timely and accurate manner
  • Using problem solving and analytical skills to problem solve complex timetabling queries whilst balancing all needs

The post holder will work within the Timetabling department with the primary purpose of producing accurate teaching timetables. To support the student experience throughout the student lifecycle and facilitate effective relations between the Schools and Student and Academic Services.

About the Candidate

You will have substantial experience in timetabling in a complex and dynamic organisation. Substantial experience in analysing and dealing with large complex specifications of requirements and balancing individual staff and student needs.

You will have experience in using Scientia or similar scheduling packages. The ability to work to a high degree of professionalism and accuracy with good attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines is key. Pro-active problem solver, with the ability to prioritise work within a context of competing demands.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club and creative writing classes.

Goldsmiths, University of London is passionate about advancing equality and celebrating diversity.

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