Timetabling Assistant

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025.

We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.

*University status awarded in or after 1992

Timetabling Unit, Data Operations

The Timetabling team plays a crucial role in the University’s operations and significantly impacts the student experience.  The team collaborates with all Schools and Departments.

This is role is onsite based in Ealing, London.

The Role

Operational responsibility for all aspects of timetable production for students and staff within assigned schools and departments.

The Person

The successful candidate will be highly computer literate and have a good understanding of system and/or other relational databases.  You will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work on your own initiative and collaboratively as part of a team, balancing conflicting requirements and deadlines to achieve results within fixed timescales

The candidate will have experience in timetabling, preferably within a higher education context, and an understanding of how timetabling impacts the student experience.

How to Apply

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk  if you need any assistance with the application process.

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 21st July 2025 and will include a short timetabling competency test.

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Velma Harriott, Head of Timetabling, Velma.Harriott@uwl.ac.uk

Additional Information

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl

UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

This post is not available for UWL students.

This is role is onsite based in Ealing, London.

Previous applicants for this post need not apply again.

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Closing Date: 29 Jun 2025

Department: Support

Salary: £31,048 to £36,801 per annum