Timetabling Officer (2 Vacancies, 1 x Permanent and 1 x Fixed-term contract)

Are you enthusiastic about contributing to a forward-thinking higher education institution? Is your passion for student success at the core of your professional drive? At the University of Sunderland in London (UoSiL), we are dedicated to prioritising student experience, customer service, academic quality, value for money, and continuous improvement. And now we have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Timetabling Team Officer. We have two full-time positions, 1 permanent and 1 fixed-term contract for 18 months.

ABOUT US 
The University of Sunderland in London, based at Canary Wharf, boasts a vibrant and diverse community of staff and students. We consider ourselves as an innovative satellite campus and are constantly evolving and have exciting plans for 2025 and beyond!

We are currently piloting a four-day working week which allows our colleagues to work 32 hours over 4 days week with no reduction in pay. The pilot is part of our ongoing efforts to create a positive and inclusive workplace that promotes work-life balance and allows our colleagues to thrive professionally and personally whilst maintaining our commitment to delivering high-quality service to all our students.

In addition, we have moved to a modern campus building, offering a bright and spacious learning and working environment.

ABOUT THE TEAM AND THE ROLE
Join our dynamic Timetabling Team at the University of Sunderland in London, where collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. As a Timetabling Officer, you’ll play a key role in creating accurate and timely timetables that support teaching and learning across the campus. Working closely with academic and professional colleagues, you’ll help solve scheduling challenges, maintain data integrity, and ensure students have the information they need to succeed.

ABOUT YOU
To thrive as a Timetabling Officer, you’ll bring experience from a student support or service environment where delivering excellent customer care was key. You’ll be confident using student information systems and skilled in handling data with accuracy and attention to detail. Strong organisational skills are essential, as you’ll be managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. You’ll also need to be a great communicator and team player, able to work collaboratively while staying calm and professional under pressure.

WE OFFER

• The opportunity to join a pilot of a pioneering 4-day-week (32 hours over 4 days).
• Excellent Defined Contribution Pension with additional benefits of life cover and income protection.
• Generous annual leave and Christmas closure days on top of Bank Holidays.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Access to MyLifestyle benefit platform with plentiful of discounts and offers.
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice schemes.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.
• Our commitment to training and development.
• Our location in Canary Wharf with easy access.
• We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.

Please note that in order to provide quality support to our students at all times, our professional staff work fully from the office.

Closing Date: Midnight, 07 December 2025

Interviews expected to be held on 16 or 17 December 2025.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should we have a sufficient response.

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