Overview
£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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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.
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