Space Planner - CG1502SB

Start: As soon as possible

Applications are invited for a motivated Space Planner with interior design skills to join our established Development Team at the University of St Andrews, the Top Ranked University in the United Kingdom as stated in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022, and the Guardian University Guide 2023. This is a standard role and is well suited to a forward-thinking individual who is seeking to progress their career in a busy and innovative workplace. 

The Estates Development Team play a strategic role in leading the development of all Capital Projects from inception through to completion and operations, preserving and enhancing the campus environment to support the University as it reinforces its position as a world-renowned centre of learning, research, and sustainable development. 

The Space Planning role will sit within the Space Management function which has direct accountability for providing professional guidance to the University on the most effective and efficient way to use its space, responding to the fluidity and diversity of demands on its prime asset. We provide specialist technical advice and guidance on space matters, space standards, design & best practice in the workplace and teaching environment, and influence the procurement of furniture, fixtures, and fittings for our interior environments across the campus.

We are making a substantial investment in people who are forward thinking, able to inspire and drive a high-performance culture and work effectively with minimal supervision. You will be encouraged to expand and improve on your knowledge and skills and will be given the opportunity for further professional development. 

In addition to the excellent working environment, we have a great range of benefits including: -

•  Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays
•  Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
•  Salary sacrifice schemes
•  Access to sports (subsidised membership costs) and library facilities
•  A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate   

Further information can be provided by Rhona Frood, Head of Development (Design & Quality) at rf51@st-andrews.ac.uk

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University. 

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters, and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

In accordance with the new immigration rules, it is with regret that this role does not meet the current suitability requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.  Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.

This post will be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units.

Closing Date: 10 February 2022 

Please quote ref: CG1502SB

Further Particulars: CG1502SB FPs.doc

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