All Locations
Studland House (Bournemouth - Lansdowne)
All Departments
Administration and Co-ordination
Advertising Salary
Salary from £26,093 - £28,778 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £31,236
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Professional and Support
Closing Date
14 Jun 2026
Basis
Full Time

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.

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


 

About the department

The Timetabling Team is part of the Academic Registry Department within Academic Services. Academic Services creates an enabling academic environment, which shares expertise, builds capabilities and inspires stakeholders through sector leading, user centred processes and outstanding service delivery.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.  

More than just a job!  Working for BU provides you with access to a fantastic range of 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 dependant)

A hand holding a coin AI-generated content may be incorrect.

A white line drawing of a jar with coins AI-generated content may be incorrect.

A black silhouette of a plane AI-generated content may be incorrect.

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

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at [email protected].

Other jobs like this

All Locations
Studland House (Bournemouth - Lansdowne)
All Departments
Administration and Co-ordination
Advertising Salary
Salary from £26,093 - £28,778 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £31,236
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Professional and Support
Closing Date
14 Jun 2026
Basis
Full Time
All Locations
Studland House (Bournemouth - Lansdowne)
All Departments
Professional, Managerial and Support Services
Advertising Salary
Salary from £26,093 - £28,778 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £31,236
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Professional and Support
Closing Date
07 Jun 2026
Basis
Full Time
All Locations
Studland House (Bournemouth - Lansdowne)
All Departments
Administration and Co-ordination
Advertising Salary
Salary from £26,093 - £28,778 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £31,236
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Professional and Support
Closing Date
07 Jun 2026
Basis
Full Time