Timetable System Implementation Coordinator

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 30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2025), 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 play a key role in transformative change within higher education? The University of Sunderland is seeking a proactive Timetable System Implementation Coordinator to support the delivery of our new timetabling solution. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our timetabling and awards team as we roll out new timetabling, examinations, room booking, attendance monitoring, and graduation software.

As the Timetable System Implementation Coordinator, you will lead key aspects of the EventMAP system delivery, managing tasks for yourself and your team and helping translate current processes into more efficient workflows. You will document processes, conduct end-user testing, and produce accurate data and project reports.

You will manage day-to-day activity within your team, support staff development, and work closely with colleagues and external suppliers to provide system training and ensure a smooth handover to business-as-usual operations—contributing to meaningful improvements for staff and students across the University.

This is a fixed-term contract for 2 years.

What you can bring:  The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with timetabling or related administrative processes within higher education or a comparable environment. You will bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to solve problems proactively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively and support others through change.

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 31 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 Monday 19th January 2026 (23.59 GMT). 

Please note that applications are only accepted via the University of Sunderland's job portal, we do not accept CVs as part of the process.

For any enquiries about the role, please contact Emma Tyzack ([email protected])

Closing Date: 19 Jan 2026

Team: Professional Support

Salary: £31,604 to £36,545 per annum pro rata - £15,802 - £18,272