Space Manager

Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.

City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% at postgraduate level), from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.

In the last decade City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realising its vision of being a leading global university.

Background

The post holder will provide support to the Director of Property & Facilities and the Assistant Director PAF – Academic Timetabling, Space Management & Departmental Administration in the efficient and effective allocation of university space and its use.

The post holder will manage the day- to-day operations of the university’s space management database INSITE. The post holder will ensure quality of service, value for money and efficient use of resources across all areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for the management and oversight of all university space. Working with key stakeholders across the institution on the management and development of space and offering potential solutions. Ensuring space is utilized Keeping the space management database up to date and reporting on space sensor data and utilization survey statistics. This role is key to helping deliver the Estates Strategy for the university and other initiatives such as hybrid working.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have experience of managing space, preferably in an FE or HE environment. The ability to work with key stakeholders on interpreting plans and ideas on spaces, drafting scenarios using space planning software for consideration/further development.

Proven space systems management skills, including developing systems, maintaining accurate records and planning spaces using software.

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral with the ability to present information clearly and concisely are essential. Along with proven customer focused skills, including problem solving, initiative and diplomacy.

Additional Information

City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

Closing date: 11 October 2023 at 11:59pm.

Interviews are scheduled for w/c 23 October 2023.

You will also be asked to prepare a short presentation if you are successful following the interview stage. Further details will be provided.

For an informal discussion please contact Hannah Evans via h.l.evans@city.ac.uk

To apply and for more information about the post please click the 'Apply' button above.

Where hybrid working can be accommodated, specific arrangements will be agreed with the successful candidate before their start date. Regardless of where colleagues are working, City, University of London’s premises will be their primary and contractual place of work.

City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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