Job Description

About the University of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.


The University of Sunderland is in an exciting phase of its development with a new vision and redefined strategic ambitions designed to take advantage of the ever-changing higher education landscape at home and overseas.

About the role

Are you ready to lead transformative change in higher education? The University of Sunderland is seeking a forward-thinking Timetable System Implementation Manager to implement our new timetabling solution. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our timetabling and awards team, supporting the roll out of timetabling, examinations, room booking, attendance monitoring and graduation software.


As the Timetable System Implementation Manager, you will be at the forefront of a major digital transformation, managing a dedicated project team and collaborating across departments to streamline processes, influence policy, and ensure a seamless transition to our new system. Your work will directly impact the student experience and operational efficiency across the University. This two-year project promises to bring significant change to our timetabling and awards operations.

This is a fixed-term contract for 2 years.

What you can bring

The ideal candidate will have substantial professional experience in managing timetabling within higher education or a similar environment, along with a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale change projects. This role demands a keen eye for detail, proactive problem-solving skills, a passion for innovation, and exceptional communication abilities. Excellent time management and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to influence, collaborate, engage, and inspire others on this exciting journey.


Join us and be a part of a transformative project that will redefine the future of timetabling at the University of Sunderland. If you are ready to make a lasting impact and drive meaningful change, we encourage you to apply.

What we can offer you

Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.

Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays. Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future. Access to our "My Lifestyle Benefits Platform", where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate. Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being. Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities.

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.


Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.


Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that

97%

of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 30

th

September (23.59 GMT).

Interviews for this role are likely to be Tuesday 14

th

October

For any informal enquiries please contact, Tracey Hogg, Head of Professional Placements, Timetabling and Awards, at tracey.hogg@sunderland.ac.uk.



Job Details
Department
Academic Registry & Governance - Professional Placements, Timetabling & Awards
Location
Sunderland Campus
Salary
38,786 to 46,049
Hours per Week
37
Closing Date
Tuesday 30 September 2025
Interview Date
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Reference
0327-25