Head of Space Planning

City St George's, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George's, University of London into one institution. The combined university is one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital, as well as one of the largest higher education destinations for London students. Combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, law, creativity, communications, science and technology, we are creating a 'health powerhouse' for students, researchers, the NHS and partners in uniting a world-leading specialist health university. We are now one of the UK's largest health educators, where staff and students have access to an expanded team of brilliant academic and professional services colleagues, combined resources and facilities and more interdisciplinary opportunities. The merger creates opportunities to generate significant change in the world of healthcare including changes to treatment, population health monitoring, workforce development and leadership, policy, and advocacy.

Background

This is a strategic role responsible for the effective planning, utilisation, and development of space across the University estate. This post will shape and deliver space strategies aligned with the University's emerging Estates Strategy and overall institutional priorities. Acting as a key liaison between Estates Environment and Facilities, Schools, students, and Professional Services, the role ensures optimal space usage and stakeholder engagement in a rapidly evolving educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the University's Space Strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and long-term capital planning.
• Translate academic and operational requirements into spatial strategies, working closely with academic leads, timetabling, and planning teams across the institution.
• Oversee and manage the continuous improvement of space management systems and processes, ensuring real-time, accurate space usage data.
• Act as the business partner for space-related matters across the institution, working with Deans, Chief Operating Officers, Directors of Professional Services, and Students' Union representatives.

Person Specification

To have a degree or equivalent qualification in a property-related discipline, ideally with a specialism in space management. The postholder will possess in-depth knowledge of lease planning, hybrid working models, and space management systems, alongside hands-on experience with Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) software such as Plan on, or similar platforms, particularly in support of smart campus initiatives. A strong understanding of the built environment, property strategy, estates planning, and space optimisation is essential, as is the ability to drive effective space utilisation across diverse portfolios.

Additional Information

Closing date for application: 19 November 2025 at 11:59pm. Interview scheduled for W/C 1st December 2025. City St George's offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development. City St George's, 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 St George's operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants. Regardless of where colleagues are working, City St George's, University of London's premises will be their primary and contractual place of work.