Deputy Accommodation Manager
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,080 to £37,694 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | St. Andrews, Fife |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of St Andrews |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CG3623RH |
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Student Accommodation Service at The University of St Andrews. You can join one of the worlds leading universities and help shape the student experience.
You will work closely with the Accommodation Manager and 3 Accommodation Assistants in all aspects of the Student Accommodation Journey. This includes advertising the accommodation, managing the application process for different cohorts of students, allocating accommodation and managing contractual issues. The University manages over 4000 bedspaces across 13 sites, plus managed properties in St Andrews.
You will work with other areas within Residential and Business Services and other departments in the University including Admissions, Registry and Student Services ensuring a smooth and efficient accommodation process that supports student satisfaction and wellbeing.
You will be working in a fast paced environment dealing with student and parent enquiries and excellent IT skills, including managing complex spreadsheets is essential.
Further information and informal enquires may be directed to sab41@st-andrews.ac.uk
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
Applications are particularly welcome from, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.
You will work closely with the Accommodation Manager and 3 Accommodation Assistants in all aspects of the Student Accommodation Journey. This includes advertising the accommodation, managing the application process for different cohorts of students, allocating accommodation and managing contractual issues. The University manages over 4000 bedspaces across 13 sites, plus managed properties in St Andrews.
You will work with other areas within Residential and Business Services and other departments in the University including Admissions, Registry and Student Services ensuring a smooth and efficient accommodation process that supports student satisfaction and wellbeing.
You will be working in a fast paced environment dealing with student and parent enquiries and excellent IT skills, including managing complex spreadsheets is essential.
Further information and informal enquires may be directed to sab41@st-andrews.ac.uk
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
Applications are particularly welcome from, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.