The University of Greenwich is seeking to appoint a Space Manager within its Estates & Facilities Directorate. 

The University of Greenwich is one of the largest universities in the UK, delivering programmes across the world while proudly balancing extraordinary heritage with a bold vision for the future. Our stunning campuses — including our iconic Greenwich site on a UNESCO World Heritage Site — comprise a rich and diverse estate of historic buildings, modern academic facilities and specialist environments that support an ambitious 2030 Strategy.

 The Space Manager will play a central role in shaping, analysing and optimising the University’s physical environment. Reporting to the Associate Director of Property & Space, the postholder will lead the strategic management of space across the estate, ensuring that the University’s physical resources are fully aligned with institutional priorities and used as effectively and efficiently as possible. This includes leading the development and implementation of the Space Management Strategy, managing space management systems (including MICAD), and ensuring the University operates with accurate, timely and high‑quality space data. 

The postholder will analyse space utilisation, undertake audits and surveys, produce detailed reports and forecasts, and present data‑driven insights to senior committees to support evidence‑based decision‑making. They will play a key role in change management initiatives — influencing, engaging and supporting staff at all levels — and will lead feasibility studies, reconfiguration proposals and new ways of working that maximise space potential across both modern and heritage environments. 

We are seeking an individual with significant experience in space planning and space utilisation, ideally supported by strong knowledge of CAD/MICAD systems, BIM and CAFM platforms. You will bring excellent analytical, stakeholder engagement and change‑management skills, along with the confidence to advise senior leaders and champion new approaches. 

This is an excellent opportunity to take a leadership role within a distinctive, high‑profile estate — directly influencing how the University uses its spaces, shaping future planning, and contributing to the quality of the student and staff experience. 

This appointment comes at a transformative moment for the University. The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent have formally committed to a merger that will create a new multi‑university group — anticipated to become the UK’s first “super‑university” — legally coming into effect from 1 August 2026, while both institutions continue to operate under their existing names and identities. 

For a briefing discussion, please contact our retained advisor Nick Coppard at MRG: nick.coppard@mrgglobal.com.   Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter and should be sent to: nick.coppard@mrgglobal.com 

This role is offered with flexible working options, and we welcome part‑time working pattern proposals. 

The University of Greenwich is seeking to appoint an Estates Property Surveyor. 

The University of Greenwich is one of the largest universities in the UK, delivering programmes across the world while proudly balancing extraordinary heritage with a bold vision for the future. Our stunning campuses — including our iconic Greenwich site on a UNESCO World Heritage Site — comprise a rich and diverse estate of historic buildings, modern academic facilities and specialist environments that support an ambitious 2030 Strategy. 

The Estates Property Surveyor will act as the University’s lead professional for all property matters across the full land and property portfolio. Reporting to the Associate Director – Property & Space, the postholder will manage and optimise the University’s freehold and leasehold interests, ensuring alignment with academic, operational and financial objectives. This leadership responsibility spans the full spectrum of general practice surveying, including acquisitions, disposals, rent reviews, lease renewals, licences, business rates and the negotiation and stewardship of landlord–tenant relationships. 

A key responsibility will be to maintain and develop the University’s Estates Terrier, ensuring that property interests are proactively managed, documented and optimised. The postholder will also prepare high‑quality reports for senior governance committees and executive groups, ensuring informed and compliant decision‑making on property‑related matters.

We are seeking an individual with substantial experience in property and asset management, ideally in a London context, supported by a recognised professional qualification (preferably MRICS). You will bring strong commercial acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and the confidence to represent the University at all levels, building trusted relationships across a wide stakeholder network. Experience with Terrier systems, lease transactions, planning processes or listed buildings would be highly advantageous. 

This is a rare opportunity to take a property leadership role within a distinctive, high‑profile estate — directly influencing estate strategy, safeguarding the University’s long‑term interests, and helping deliver outstanding environments for students, staff, partners and visitors. 

This appointment comes at a transformative moment for the University. The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent have formally committed to a merger that will create a new multi‑university group — anticipated to become the UK’s first “super‑university” — legally coming into effect from 1 August 2026, while both institutions continue to operate under their existing names and identities. 

For a briefing discussion, please contact our retained advisor Stephanie Howe at MRG: stephanie.howe@mrgglobal.com.Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter and should be sent to: stephanie.howe@mrgglobal.com 

This role is offered on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.  We welcome and encourage flexible working, including part‑time working pattern proposals.