Space Planner

Be ambitious, brilliant and innovative – Join our new team and help transform our campus

Exciting opportunities with Staffordshire University

Your New Company 
Staffordshire University is a great place to work. We care about our people. We reward hard work. We also celebrate diversity and individual success. And although our history dates back over 100 years, you’ll find that we are progressive and forward thinking.

Staffordshire University are transforming its campus to become a vibrant and welcoming place to work, study, live and visit. We are currently developing a new exciting masterplan that will reflect our 2030 strategic vision to become a leading digital university that includes a number of exiting projects such as our new £40m catalyst building. To help deliver this ambition the Estates team need to recruit Space Planner. 

Your New Role 
You will be reporting to the Head of Projects to determine and implement strategies for the effective delivery of space management services throughout the University. You will provide and manage systems and procedures for the efficient utilisation of space. In consultation with University Schools/Services Management Teams, you will develop and implement departmental space plans to contribute to the overall University Estates Strategy.

The role holder will be required to travel between university sites (Stafford, Lichfield and Shrewsbury) on occasions, however the position will predominantly be based at the Stoke campus.

Experienced Required 
You will have proven experience in space management and space planning with a degree in Facilities Management or an equivalent qualification. You will have experience of managing space utilisation surveys and audits and developing and implementing space standards. Experience of operating a Space Management database is essential.

About You 
You will have a strong analytical ability to critically interrogate information and present solutions to prioritise complex and often conflicting project demands. You will also have excellent communication skill and be able communicate complex information to a range of audiences and stakeholders effectively using a variety of mediums. Finally, you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the University’s strategic plan and a commitment to the University values.

If you’re ready to make a difference in Higher Education, be ambitious, brilliant and innovative, please apply now and join a team who are helping to transform our University Campus. 

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Staffordshire University are working exclusively with Hays Specialist Recruitment. For more information about their current vacancies please visit our dedicated recruitment microsite at hays.co.uk/jobs/staffordshire-university-cp

Hays have been retained for this recruitment project. Any 3rd party or direct applications will be forwarded to Hays as part of the campaign.