Head of Exams and Timetabling

Job Identification
100612

Department PO - President's Office Locations Spencer  Street, London, London, EC1V 0HB
, GB(Hybrid)
Job Category Senior Administrative, Senior Library and Computer Staff Job Schedule Full time Contract Type Permanent Salary
63,606 - 75,915

Is the role eligible for sponsorship?

No

Job PackFTE (
1)1.0

Posting Date
16/10/2026, 01:00

Apply Before
26/10/2026, 01:59

Redeployee Applicants Only

Please note:

This role is only open to redeployees at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployees will not be considered at this time.

To apply ,  and cover letter to Recruitment Coor with the job title and reference number, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology.

Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join City St George’s, University of London as our Head of Examinations and Timetabling. This pivotal role provides leadership for the University's centrally managed examinations, timetabling and space utilisation services across multiple campuses, ensuring the effective delivery of teaching and assessment activities for thousands of students. Reporting to the Director of Academic Services, the postholder will drive operational excellence, continuous improvement and service innovation while working collaboratively with academic and professional service colleagues.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape institutional planning, enhance the student experience and support the University's educational mission.

Background:
Academic Services is responsible for delivering professional, responsive and effective academic and student administration that supports the educational mission of City St George’s, University of London. The Head of Examinations and Timetabling leads the University's centrally managed examinations, timetabling and space utilisation functions across multiple campuses, ensuring services are aligned with institutional priorities, academic delivery needs and student experience objectives.

Responsibilities:

Lead the strategic planning and operational delivery of examinations, timetabling and space utilisation services. Ensure the accurate and timely production of examination and teaching timetables, oversee service performance and continuous improvement, manage operational risks, budgets and resources, and provide leadership to professional teams. The role works closely with senior academic and professional service colleagues to support institutional planning, capacity management and the effective use of University facilities.

Person spec:
The successful candidate will have substantial leadership experience within higher education or a similarly complex environment, with responsibility for large-scale operational services. They will demonstrate strong planning, stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills, alongside experience of leading teams, managing budgets and driving service improvement. Knowledge of student records systems, assessment operations and the effective management…