Head of Exams and Timetabling

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, please email your CV and cover letter to RecruitmentCoordinators@citystgeorges.ac.uk 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 of complex processes is essential.

Closing date for applications: 25th October 2026 at 11:59pm

Interviews are scheduled to take place on: TBC

The selection process will involve an interview and a presentation. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage. [If the selection process will include a presentation or test, please provide details and be prepared to accommodate any reasonable requests for candidates with a declared disability or who are making an application under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme].

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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