Timetabling Officer

Hours Of Work: 15

Carmarthen or Swansea campus, but should be able and prepared to work at home, and at other locations as necessary

ABOUT US

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is an employment-focused university, dedicated to ensuring students from diverse backgrounds develop the academic knowledge and practical skills to thrive.

We placed 13th for teaching quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and 8th in the UK for ‘Social Inclusion’ in this league table this year.

We are now looking for a Timetabling Officer to join our Carmarthen or Swansea campus on a part time Permanent basis working 15 hours per week. 

THE ROLE

The postholder will be required to create and disseminate timetabling information for specified disciplines areas. The role will be based in the centralised timetabling team which provides support to professional and academic staff, and is responsible for delivering consistently high quality timetables across the institution.

Please view the Job Description for further details, where you will also find a list of the essential and desirable ‘Person Specification’ criteria.

ABOUT YOU

To be considered as a Timetabling Officer you will need:

• Educated to ‘A’ level or equivalent or demonstratable experience
• Excellent organisational skills
• Proven experience of planning and running successful events
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Proven ability to apply attention to detail
• Experience of data collection and analysis skills
• IT literate with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability and willingness to learn new systems and skills
• Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team to coordinate events
• Able to work as part of a team and in partnership with others

The following would be beneficial to your role:

• Knowledge of timetabling systems gained in higher or further education sectors
• Experience of academic timetabling software
• Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh (oral and written)

BENEFITS

• Annual leave entitlement is 28 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days pro rata

Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:

• Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
• Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including additional paid maternity and paternity leave
• Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
• Support for mental health and wellbeing, including occupational health
• Staff discounts on a range of products and services
• Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme

So, if you’re seeking to play a key role in our university as a Timetabling Officer, please apply via the button shown.

Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement.

Closing date: 19^th February 2025. 11:59 pm

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