Campus Design Standards Manager(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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Uk
December 29, 2025
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

Shape How the Campus Looks, Feels, and Works

The University of Reading is seeking a Campus Design Standards Manager to play a central role in shaping the visual and functional identity of its estate. This position sits within the Space & Asset Management Team and offers a rare opportunity to influence how people experience the University’s campuses every day.

From signage and wayfinding to internal and external design consistency, this role is about bringing clarity, coherence, and quality to a complex estate. If you enjoy creating structured standards, leading visible projects, and working collaboratively across diverse teams, this role offers real and lasting impact.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

As Campus Design Standards Manager, you will:

  • Develop, maintain, and evolve design standards for internal and external campus spaces
  • Lead the redesign and ongoing management of the University’s signage and wayfinding strategy
  • Work closely with Estates colleagues and Creative & Print Services to ensure alignment with branding, accessibility, and user needs
  • Oversee projects to implement and monitor compliance with design standards across the estate
  • Manage signage and wayfinding data, budgets, and performance reporting
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all design standards-related enquiries

What We’re Looking For

  • You will be a confident and organised professional who combines creativity with practicality. You are likely to bring:
  • Experience in stakeholder consultation, coordination, and project delivery
  • Strong organisational and analytical skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office for reporting and data management
  • A degree or equivalent professional experience
  • The ability to work independently while influencing and collaborating across teams
  • A flexible, solution-focused mindset and the confidence to engage at all organisational levels

Desirable experience includes:

  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite
  • Knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work
  • Experience supporting change management initiatives
  • Understanding of higher education estates or commissioning design and print services

About the University of Reading

The University of Reading is a forward-looking institution known for excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. Its estate blends historic architecture with contemporary facilities and award-winning green spaces, creating an inspiring environment for learning and work. The Estates Directorate plays a vital role in ensuring this environment remains cohesive, accessible, and future-ready.

Right to Work and Visa Information

Due to the complexity of the Skilled Worker visa route, applicants who may require sponsorship are advised to check eligibility independently. Visa routes will only be discussed with candidates invited to interview.

Design, Accessibility and Built Environment – Useful UK Guidance

Applicants may find the following UK Government resources helpful:

Accessible signage and wayfinding guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inclusive-communication

Building regulations and design standards overview:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/approved-documents

Equality, Inclusion and Flexible Working

The University of Reading is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We actively support:

  • The Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality
  • The Race Equality Charter
  • LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion
  • Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) accreditation

Applications for job-share, part-time, secondment, and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs. Internal applicants interested in applying on a secondment basis should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

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