Scheduling Coordinator

Location: Central London, hybrid (2 days on site per week)

Contract: Temporary, 1 month initially

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £17.53 per hour (+ £2.12 holiday pay) (circa £32,000 salaried equivalent)

Start Date: ASAP

Prospectus are delighted to be supporting a prestigious university institution in their search for a temporary Scheduling Coordinator.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and detail-focused higher education professional to play a key role in delivering world-class learning programmes. Working within a busy and collaborative environment, you will support the coordination of teaching resources, guest speakers and external partners, helping to ensure programmes are effectively resourced and delivered to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

Scheduling and Coordination

• Coordinating the scheduling of guest speakers and learning partners across a portfolio of programmes.
• Supporting the contracting process for external contributors, including speakers, facilitators and suppliers.
• Managing the onboarding of new suppliers, including procurement setup and system access.
• Maintaining accurate programme schedules and ensuring all data is input and updated in relevant systems.

Data, Systems and Reporting

• Auditing and monitoring scheduling systems and databases to ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
• Producing regular reports and supporting analysis to inform planning and decision-making.
• Supporting data-driven insights, including trend analysis and forecasting where required.

Operational and Administrative Support

• Coordinating team calendars, meetings and administrative workflows.
• Providing first-line support to stakeholders, resolving queries and ensuring a high level of service.
• Processing purchase orders, invoices and financial data to support budget tracking.

Projects and Process Improvement

• Supporting small projects and initiatives, including research and process development.
• Reviewing systems and processes and suggesting enhancements to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and effective change management.

Key Requirements:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when working with data and systems.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with a variety of stakeholders.
• Good IT skills, including experience with databases, systems or scheduling tools
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with strong time management skills.

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly encouraged to avoid missing out. If you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format.

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