Space Officer

Our University Ravensbourne University London is an innovative, industry-focused university located at the heart of London’s newest creative community on the Greenwich Peninsula. We're champions of creativity and collaboration, dedicated to giving our learners the specialist skills and opportunities they need for outstanding careers in digital media and design. The Role At Ravensbourne we are looking for a Space Officer to join our Estates and Facilities team. The role reports to the Head of Estates & Facilities provisionally. Are you an experienced individual who is self-motivated, collaborative and organised. Join us on our exciting journey of expansion. You will l act as the Universities expert for all furniture and space planning related 'moves and changes’. This will involve working with suppliers to create design briefs, space planning, the scoping of projects, The role includes...

• Develop an expert knowledge of the various types of 'space’ available within the University estate and maintain a comprehensive library of floor plans in both *.DWG and *.PDF format for use in the space planning process.
• Provide an internal space and furniture 'consultancy’ service to academic and management staff such that the role holder becomes the 'go to’ person when discussion start regarding potential new facilities, furniture and space changes, and 'moves and changes’ between buildings.
• Develop and maintain the software skills necessary to enable AutoCAD drawings to be updated to reflect the current space uses and furniture layouts.
• Engage with colleagues in Health and Safety to review furniture choices and space designs with a view to minimising occupation health issues and addressing any personalised or customised accommodation requirements
• Work with procurement staff and within purchasing guidelines to tender where needed large expenditure on fixtures, fittings and equipment

The Candidate You have demonstrable knowledge of planning and organising space, furniture changes and collaborate with varied teams to deliver a project outcome. Experience of using a variety of software design tools (including CAD) to create layouts and diagrams applicable to Space Planning. Experience of working in an environment which includes regular face to face engagement with building managers / stakeholders will be an advantage. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community in our desire to reflect the diversity of the community we serve. We particularly welcome applications from male and ethnic minority candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area.