Job Description

Job Introduction

Here at BPP Education Group, we have a dedicated Planning and Scheduling team who work to ensure the efficient and effective operation of a centralised scheduling process. This includes termly teaching schedules and wider BPP events, ensuring they are appropriately scheduled in line with the requirements set and within the agreed timescales.



Due to continued growth and expansion, an opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly organised and process driven individual to join the team as a Scheduling Officer. You will be responsible for the efficient and effective operation of a centralised scheduling process across BPP.

What if you read the description and don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway - we value diverse backgrounds and are committed to inclusivity!

Why work for BPP Education Group?

It is a great time to join BPP Education Group as we have enjoyed a sustained period of growth, offering a wealth of opportunities to our staff, students and clients. There are many more great reasons to join BPP Education Group such as:

Brilliantly, you can study any of BPP's courses for free - be it a professional qualification or full degree.


With hybrid working available, you'll be able to split your time between one of our centres and wherever you choose to call home.


We also provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, and there's a rewards package that includes retail discounts and much more.


Other key benefits include our Group Personal Pension Plan, dedicated private healthcare and dental plans that offer additional assurance to look after you and your family

What you'll be doing

In this role you will support with schedule production and maintenance and be a key contributor in reviewing and developing the teams operational processes.

As such, you will be responsible for:

Producing the teaching schedule for each term and to ensure that it is made available in an appropriate format to all relevant parties Liaising with Schools over their scheduling requirements, working in particular with Resource Planners where specific problems arise and seeking ways of resolving the problems Managing the maintenance of the schedule on an ongoing basis, making changes as required according to business need. Providing a scheduling enquiry service, answering queries by Microsoft Teams or email according to business need Overseeing the process for ad hoc room bookings and events, reviewing and documenting the procedures and ensuring the optimum use of the space available Formulating, documenting and keeping under review policies and procedures for the scheduling of BPP teaching and other activities Liaising with Schools in relation to the scheduling process, establishing and communicating clear timelines to produce the teaching schedule and ensuring deadlines are met To be responsible for student cohort module registration in Banner; liaising closely with the Schools and other internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate data is recorded in Banner each term

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role you will need to have a proven track record in the following areas:

Prior experience of scheduling/timetabling within a professional setting Experience of working in a professional academic support or Higher Education setting would be advantageous Excellent communication skills both oral and written are essential Excellent time management skills, with the ability to review & organize both their priorities and others Strong organisational skills with the ability to work on one's own initiative Drive, creativity, and ownership are key traits Resilient with an ability to prioritise an extensive, changing, and diverse workload High level analytical and problem-solving skills Knowledge of scheduling systems, e.g. Scientia would be advantageous
BPP Education Group are proud to be a Disability Confident employer so if you need any reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please just let us know!

BPP Education Group actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. BPP will select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. Please note that for those posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check in addition to BPP undertaking any necessary online searches. This is deemed appropriate and necessary from a safeguarding perspective, and in line with BPP's safer recruitment practices

BPP Education Group reserves the right to amend or withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications or if business needs change.