An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, customer focussed and resourceful manager to lead the Residential Services teams across the University as well as project manage small and large refurbishment projects and HMO license process across the Residences.

Excellent customer services, planning and organisational skills and people management skills are essential.  Project management, communicating clearly and confidently both verbally and in writing, as well as managing large and complex facilities are key aspects of the role.

You should preferably by qualified to HND, MA, BIFM or equivalent and have proven experience in facilities or property management and project management or relevant experience within the hospitality or higher education sector.

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 where applicable
• 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 and informal enquiries may be directed to Sarah Pay, sjm17@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 463012.

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, 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 and form a central pillar of the University Strategy.  We strive to create a fair and 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 and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  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.

Closing Date:  25 May 2025                                                 Interview Date:  13 June 2025

Please quote ref: AD2789RH                               

For full details on how to apply please see Further Particulars. 

Further Particulars - AD2789RH.doc

Residential and Business Services

Salary: £46,735 - £57,422 per annum

Start date: As soon as possible