Space Manager - AD5489

Start Date: As soon as possible

Hours: Full time - 36.25 hours per week

An opportunity has arisen for an innovative and experienced Space Manager to join the Estates Unit of the University of St Andrews.

In the coming years, the University of St Andrews will invest c£30m per annum in a programme of strategic capital developments and refurbishments across its estate. As a member of the Estates Development Team, the post holder will play a key role in identifying the future strategic space needs of the University and will produce clear reports on the best options available to satisfy those needs in the context of the overall University and Estates strategies.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Estates (Development), the Space Manager will take direct responsibility for the efficient management of the University’s space asset and will hold full responsibility for the planning and implementation of all changes in the allocation of space.

The Space Manager will be a lead advisor to the Estates Management team and through them the University Executive on all matters relating to space planning and the effectiveness and efficiency of its use. The Space Manager will liaise with Academic Faculties and Services to establish existing and future space needs against University space norms and will assess and analyse other strategic demands on space and develop and assist with the implementation of a space strategy to accommodate such demands in the most efficient way.  

It is expected that the successful candidate will have significant experience in space planning and space data management in a similar environment and will have been involved in large scale complex projects. Strong analytical ability will need to be demonstrated along with excellent interpersonal skills in this client facing role.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Further information & informal enquiries may be directed to Andy Walsh, Assistant Director of Estates (Development) aw275@st-andrews.ac.uk

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

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

Closing Date: 10 September 2025

Interview Date: 22 September 2025

Please quote ref: AD5489DD

Further Particulars: AD5489DD FPs.pdf

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