£44,375 to £51,638 plus excellent benefits
University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking to appoint a Space Planner within the Estates Development team.
UAL is a global leader in creativity, innovation, and invention across the knowledge economy. Formed of six renowned Colleges and four Institutes across London, forming one University, UAL continues to shape the future of art, design, fashion, communication, and performing arts. In the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, UAL is ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design for the seventh consecutive year, reaffirming its status as a creative powerhouse. With a vibrant, multicultural community of over 20,000 students from more than 130 countries, UAL fosters an inclusive and dynamic environment that nurtures the next generation of creative talent.
Now is an exciting time to be joining UAL to take up this role. A 10-year Estates Strategy has been developed which will see the delivery of new campuses for London College of Fashion (completed in 2024) and London College of Communication (to be completed in 2027) as well as a period of estate transformation across our existing portfolio that ensures the UAL estate is fit for purpose, sustainable and provides world-class facilities and experience to our students, staff and partners. Following the appointment of new Associate Directors in the areas of Estate Development and Facilities Management in 2024, we are now embarking on an investment in the team that will see the appointment to c.25 new roles in these areas.
UAL’s capital programme to 2030 represents over £100m of planned investment, delivering a series of major projects aligned to the University’s Size and Shape strategy, Net Zero commitments, and long-term operational sustainability. This includes a pipeline of estate transformation and academic growth schemes across the Colleges, alongside a targeted Scope 1 and 2 decarbonisation programme. In parallel, UAL will continue to deliver an annual Long-Term Maintenance programme of circa £9m to preserve and enhance the condition, compliance and resilience of the estate.
Reporting to the Head of Space Management, the Space Planner will play a key role in supporting strategic planning and operational delivery of space management across the University. You will be responsible for collecting and analysing space utilisation data, maintaining CAD plans and space databases, and contributing to space allocation proposals and estate development projects. The role involves close collaboration with Estates, Timetabling, and academic stakeholders to ensure space is used efficiently, equitably, and in alignment with institutional priorities. From conducting audits and modelling future space demand, to supporting signage projects and non-teaching space booking systems, your work will directly influence how our spaces support learning, collaboration, and innovation.
We are seeking a candidate with demonstrable experience in a space planning role, with experience working with AutoCAD and data visualisation tools like Excel or Tableau. You should be confident working with data, producing reports on space information, and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders across the university. It is essential that you have excellent attention to detail, good communication skills and a collaborative approach.
The role offers a fantastic career opportunity to contribute to the future of a world-renowned university and arts organisation, supporting the transformation of its extraordinary London estate.
The Candidate Brochure can be viewed here: UAL - Space Planner
To arrange a briefing discussion, please contact our retained advisors Charley McCarthy (charley.mccarthy@mrgglobal.com) and Nick Coppard (nick.coppard@mrgglobal.com) at MRG. Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter and should be submitted here.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 15th February 2026.
UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.