diff --git a/packages/backend/test/e2e/timelines.ts b/packages/backend/test/e2e/timelines.ts
index f9ad66c119..2c53dfff2e 100644
--- a/packages/backend/test/e2e/timelines.ts
+++ b/packages/backend/test/e2e/timelines.ts
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@ function genHost() {
 
 let redisForTimelines: Redis;
 let root: SignupResponse;
-let roleAdmin: Role;
 
 describe('Timelines', () => {
 	beforeAll(async () => {