Application closing date: Sunday 19 th January 2025 at 11:59pm Location: Preston Campus Contract type: Fixed Term for 24 months due to new system implementation Hours: 36.25 hours per week Interview date: To be confirmed Job details When you work for the University of Central Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision. About the role: Academic Registry is on the lookout for an innovative individual to lead an exciting timetabling project to support the University’s Curriculum transformation project. This role is pivotal in shaping our future and ensuring we meet the evolving curriculum and needs of our students through cutting-edge timetable planning and design. About you: The successful candidate will have strong track record of delivering a timetabling function within a Higher Education institution and will be able to demonstrate experience of advising on strategic objectives through modelling timetables and presenting evidence to senior staff. With proven skills in influencing, negotiating and leading projects, you will work collaboratively with staff at all levels to deliver improvement initiatives and to plan for changes to both course portfolio and estate. Candidates will also possess an undergraduate degree or equivalent relevant experience. For an informal discussion, please contact Rebecca Perkins via email in the first instance. What we can offer you: Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform. We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page. Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to. £34,866 to £40,247 per annum