"Senior Application Specialist (Timetabling)"

About the Role

• This is an exciting role within Digital Technologies where you will initially be working with a project team involved in achieving enhanced Timetabling functionality including the implementation of a new system.
• Following the implementation of the project, you will be the technical lead for all timetabling capability. You will understand the product(s), and the environment that they operate, and use this understanding to proactively advise future improvements and provide excellent technical support.
• Previous experience of timetabling is essential for this role. You will either come from a timetabling background with a keen interest and good competence in technology or have had previous experience of specific timetabling technologies in a Digital Technologies/IT setting within Higher Education.
• Corporate Applications is a diverse team with an excellent understanding of products that are critical to the University and as a senior member of the Application Specialist team, you will be interested in getting involved with wider team activities.

This role is based at our City Site, with a hybrid working model (minimum two days per week on campus).

Occasional out-of-hours work may be required to support system maintenance.

Interview Date:

w/c 9 February 2026

About Us

Digital technologies (DT) is at the cutting edge of digital innovation, partnering with global organisations to focus on delivering an outstanding student and staff digital experience.

At NTU, digital will be our differentiator; it will provide opportunities to enhance the timeliness and quality of the delivery of teaching and learning, research, support for our students, and the delivery of services. Whether you're looking to start a career in IT or are already a specialist in digital technology and it’s uses, our DT team at NTU could be the perfect place for you.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Ann-Marie Cancemi (Support and Application Specialist Manager) at ann-marie.cancemi@ntu.ac.uk, or Lisa Machin (Head of Corporate Applications) at lisa.machin@ntu.ac.uk.

Join Us

• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 25 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe & Inclusive

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.