Timetabling Experience Advisor

Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Band 2 - £25,804 to £28,031 per annum

About the Post

You will work collaboratively with course teams and support services to develop and publish academic timetables which are in line with agreed principles and practice. As the role holder you will be expected to develop strong working relationships with staff in an identified portfolio of courses while developing a broad knowledge base of the fundamental principles of timetabling and the University of Suffolk approach.

About the Team

The Timetabling office is a small and friendly team that provides a business-critical function to the University. It collaborates with academic schools to produce teaching timetables and allocate rooms for all undergraduate, postgraduate and research taught courses and activities.

About You

Are you ready to make an impact on the student experience?

Do you thrive on bringing clarity and structure to complex information? If so, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

You’re organised, detail‑driven, and confident using digital tools to create smooth, accurate timetables. You communicate clearly, build strong relationships, and enjoy solving problems before they become barriers.

You work well under pressure, stay calm when deadlines stack up, and take pride in delivering high‑quality work for staff and students.

Are you someone who embraces change, brings a positive mindset, and loves finding smart solutions? Then we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
• Enjoy an extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions.
• Flexible working, including family friendly policies.
• Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) – with an employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover.
• Staff discounts at a number of local amenities in Ipswich.
• Discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports
• Access to a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities
• Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Staff recognition annual awards.

Closing Date: Friday 27 February 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 12 March 2026

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Keely Bociek and email address K.Bociek@UOS.AC.UK

Please see the Job Application Guidance to support your application.

Please note:

We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if the closing date is in the future.

Applications received may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a high number of applications for this post, or high-quality applications which demonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.

We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.