Planning and Timetabling Officer

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Planning and Timetabling Officer

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Location: Ipswich Road, Norwich

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Department: Planning and Timetabling, Registry

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Salary: Scale 5–6

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Contract: Full-time, Fixed term for 12 months

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Reporting to: Planning and Timetabling Manager

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Join Our Team at City College Norwich

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We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Planning and Timetabling Officer to join our Planning and Timetabling team in Registry. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting the College’s curriculum planning and timetabling operations, ensuring accurate data, efficient resource use, and a smooth student experience.

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About the Role

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You will support the delivery of the College’s end-to-end curriculum planning and timetabling cycle, ensuring data is accurate, compliant, and aligned with funding and business priorities.

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Key responsibilities include:

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· Producing and maintaining accurate timetables and curriculum plans

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· Supporting annual and in-year planning cycles and meeting key deadlines

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· Monitoring room utilisation and timetable efficiency

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· Ensuring data accuracy, validation, and audit compliance

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· Working closely with stakeholders across the College

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· Supporting planning meetings and coordinating actions

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· Providing excellent customer service through effective communication

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· Ensuring compliance with funding, audit, and regulatory requirements

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About You

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We are looking for someone with a strong analytical mindset, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.

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You will bring:

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· A Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) with Level 2 Maths and English

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· Experience in process improvement, planning, or data-driven roles

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· Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in complex data and scheduling

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· Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and data systems

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· The ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities

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· Strong communication and customer service skills

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· An understanding of data protection, compliance, and audit requirements

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Experience in a further education setting and curriculum/timetabling planning is highly desirable.

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Our Ways of Working

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At City College Norwich, we value colleagues who are:

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· Kind and Curious – always looking for solutions

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· Open and Informative – communicating clearly and effectively

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· Respectful and Fair – supporting and valuing others

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· Collaborative and Inclusive – working together to succeed

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· Consistent and Responsible – delivering high-quality outcomes

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Why Join Us?

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· Be part of a supportive and collaborative team

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· Play a vital role in student success and college operations

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· A culture that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement

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Closing date: Friday 4th September 2026 at Midnight

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