Job Introduction
Here at BPP Education Group, we have a dedicated Planning and Scheduling team who work to ensure the efficient and effective operation of a centralised scheduling process. This includes termly teaching schedules and wider BPP events, ensuring they are appropriately scheduled in line with the requirements set and within the agreed timescales.
As such, we are looking for an experienced people manager with scheduling experience within a Higher Education environment, who is passionate about leading, developing, and supporting teams.
This role is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract, where you will focus on building a positive team culture and enabling individuals to grow and perform at their best. You will play a key role in coaching and developing the team, identifying opportunities for improvement and creating an environment where people feel supported, motivated, and empowered to succeed.
You will be a proactive and confident communicator with strong operational awareness and the ability to balance people leadership with effective schedule delivery. The role requires someone who can delegate effectively, guide their team through challenges, and continuously look for ways to improve processes and team performance.
Why work for BPP Education Group?
It is a great time to join BPP Education Group as we have enjoyed a sustained period of growth, offering a wealth of opportunities to our staff, students and clients. There are many more great reasons to join BPP Education Group such as:
- Brilliantly, you can study any of BPP’s courses for free – be it a professional qualification or full degree.
- With hybrid working available, you’ll be able to split your time with 2-3 days a week from our Manchester Office, and the rest of the time from wherever you choose to call home.
- We also provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, and there’s a rewards package that includes retail discounts and much more.
Other key benefits include our Group Personal Pension Plan, dedicated private healthcare and dental plans that offer additional assurance to look after you and your family
What you’ll be doing
In this role you will be responsible for the efficient and effective operation of a centralised scheduling process across BPP, continually reviewing and developing the methodology involved.
You will manage, motivate, and develop the Scheduling team to always deliver a high-quality service.
As such, you will be responsible for:
- Developing, documenting and reviewing scheduling policies and processes to ensure effective use of systems and resources
- Managing the production and maintenance of teaching schedules, ensuring deadlines and service levels are met
- Liaising with and maintaining strong professional relationships with key stakeholders to understand scheduling needs and resolve any timetable issues
- Overseeing and supporting the Scheduling Team, delegating work and ensuring appropriate staffing throughout the year
- Providing leadership, coaching and training to develop team capability and enhance overall performance
- Ensuring specialist scheduling software is used effectively to maximise efficiency
- Overseeing schedule updates, responding to enquiries, and managing ad hoc room bookings to optimise space utilisation
- Deputising for the Head of Group Scheduling in respect of Scheduling issues where necessary
What we’re looking for
To be successful in this role you will need to have a proven track record in the following areas:
- Excellent people-management skills, and the ability to train and lead a team into delivering successful results
- Experience of working in a professional academic support setting to deliver timetabling/scheduling services at a high level
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written are essential
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to review & organize both their priorities and the priorities of others
- Drive, creativity and ownership are key traits with ability to work on one’s own initiative and be responsible for projects
- Resilient with an ability to prioritise an extensive, changing and diverse workload
- Flexibility and decisiveness to delegate where necessary to ensure agile timelines are met
- Excellent IT Skills, MS Office, Advanced Excel, knowledge of scheduling systems, e.g. Scientia
As a Disability Confident employer, BPP is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process. Candidates are encouraged to share any adjustment requirements ahead of interview so these can be considered and accommodated.
BPP part of Lyceum Education Group actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. BPP will select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. Please note that for those posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check in addition to BPP undertaking any necessary online searches. This is deemed appropriate and necessary from a safeguarding perspective, and in line with BPP safer recruitment practices
BPP part of Lyceum Education Group reserves the right to amend or withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications or if business needs change.
