AUDE are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer with sound knowledge of HE to become our Space Management Group chair.   

This person would be responsible for leading likeminded HE professionals in sourcing solutions to issues around space planning, management and utilisation in Universities.  

AUDE has seen much work, projects and research in the subject of space concerning estates over the last few years. We see AUDE as having a role in bringing these strands together in one cohesive place and leading the agenda on future work.   

The chair of this group will ensure proper representation of seniority and specialist knowledge to create an effective working group. The group should also consist of members from across the geographies of member institutions and differing types of institutions (teaching, research etc). .

AUDE have an inhouse team to help and support you. Including; 

• Jane White – Executive Director 
• Cheryl Pick – Projects and Engagement Manager 
• Corinne Merriman – Events Manager 
• Martin Higgs – Communications and Press Officer 

The position is open to all AUDE senior members (Directors, Deputy Directors and Direct reports to Directors).   

The successful candidate will: 

• Lead the project on reviewing the SMG.org website gifted to AUDE by HEFCE 
• ensure that the HE space agenda is considered in its fullest 
• create a hub of resources for members 
• identify areas of improvement such as collaboration with other sector bodies to enhance our work in this area 
• work closely with the Executive Director, and AUDE staff 
• advise AUDE on the types of work streams to focus on 
• speak to press/journalists on occasion and/or recommend a suitable specialist 
• attend the full executive meetings, producing a short paper on the groups' work 
• attend the AGM  

Time commitment includes: 

• 4x Space Group meetings either telephone calls, video call of face-to-face meetings  
• 4x Executive committee meetings per year, and  
• 8-10 days per year own time review of papers etc.  

The term of office is 3 years with an option to extend for an additional 3 years.  

You will receive full support and an induction from the AUDE office and a warm welcome from the Executive.   

If you are interested or would like to know more please contact jane@aude.ac.uk 01509 228836.   

If more than one person applies, formal written statements will be required and given to the AUDE Executive for a vote in line with our constitution.  

If you would like to apply but are not sure if you meet the requirements we would encourage you to still apply and/or contact Jane White.  

Deadline for expressions of interest is 5pm on Tuesday 31st July 2018.