Interim Head of Space Strategy, Planning and Delivery Coordination (CC

The opportunity has arisen to help shape the future of space at the University of Bath. At a time when the University is seeking to set down foundations for its future success, it has become imperative to address how it uses its existing space to support and strengthen its activities. This needs to align with and support our approach to sustainability - with a focus on efficiency, performance, resilience and experience. We are therefore seeking to appoint an Interim Head of Space Strategy, Planning and Delivery Coordination to help drive its ambitious space 'change' programme. 

About the role

The University has identified 'space management, planning and change' as a key pillar of its strategic priorities for the next 5 years and is looking to identify ways to deliver greater space utilisation, improve the quality and attractiveness of its spaces and create a culture which recognises the importance and value of space.

This role is based in the Space and Sustainability team (within the VC Office) and will work with faculties and divisions across the University, in particular Campus Infrastructure and Campus Services. As well as addressing the physical space needs, the role will look at the workplace cultural strategies needed to meet our space objectives.

About you

The ideal candidate is an individual who brings demonstrable experience in planning and delivering space programmes. You will have:

developed policies to guide how space is managed and used;established the means to collect, analyse and present management information to inform decision making on space issues;created the culture for improved space use;identified key interventions which align to institutional priorities and deliver improvements. 

You will be able to draw on past experience and knowledge of space practices and space design, to help foster more innovative approaches to the use of spaces. You will also be used to working in small teams and using your networks to help drive projects and initiatives forward.   

Further information

This is a full-time role for a fixed-term period of 12 months.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Richard Jackson, Director of Sustainability and Space Management at [email protected].

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

                                                

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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Closing Date: 21 Jan 2026

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £58,225 to £73,709