Registry Officer (Timetabling)

Advert

Interview Date:

3 October 2024

Glasgow Caledonian University - the University for the Common Good - is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural, civic University with a global outlook and strong commitment to delivering social innovation and sustainable development in its education and research.  

Our organisational strategy is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and our globally recognised researchers advise governments, industry and international bodies. We’re ranked fourth in the world and first in the UK for promoting gender equality, in the top 70 universities globally for social impact, and first in Scotland for health and wellbeing, and reduced inequalities, for which we are also ranked 21^st in the world (THE Impact Rankings, 2022). In 2020-21, we contributed £1.7 billion and more than 14,000 jobs across the globe (BIGGAR Economics, 2022). 

GCU is committed to widening participation, and delivering positive outcomes for our students. We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. With campuses in Glasgow, London and New York, we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from 130 countries.

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve. 

GCU Registry is responsible for the delivery of key academic and administrative services that underpin the student journey from registration to graduation and is part of a wider directorate that includes Academic Quality and School Professional Services.

The Timetabling team based within Registry is recruiting for a Registry Officer (Timetabling) who will provide timetabling services to a major part of the university.

 

Working as a part of a team of timetabling officers, you will create, maintain and publish teaching timetables, as well as allocate students to their individual student timetables. You will provide expert support and advice to staff and students on your allocated area’s timetables and proactively work to resolve timetable issues and implement improvements.

You will have excellent analytical skills with experience using timetabling and/or room bookings systems and Microsoft packages. Educated to degree level, you will be a natural problem solver with a keen eye for detail and a proven track record of implementing solutions.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with academic and professional services colleagues from across GCU. You will have the ability to work effectively and accurately while under pressure in a business critical environment and carry out a number of tasks concurrently.

You will exercise initiative and show a high degree of responsibility, while also being a dependable team player and supporting the work of others within the team.

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Stacey Carrick (Senior Registry Officer - Data, Attendance & Systems) at stacey.carrick@gcu.ac.uk

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do.  As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success​.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).