• An Exciting Opportunity to join one of Europe's most prestigious Universities
• Flexible Working - 2 Days From Home & Great Benefits!

Our client are an established higher education provider within a prestigious university group in the Southwark (City of London) where you will have the option to work from home 2 days per week. You will be sat within their Real Estate and Property team and reporting to the Head of Workplace Services and wider directorate of the department.

The Furniture Coordinator will act as the Directorate's expert advisor for all furniture and space planning related matters. The role involves client and supplier liaison, the development of design briefs, space planning, including the use of AutoCAD, BIM software, and 3D modelling programmes, the scoping of projects, the tender and pricing of projects, the project approval process, and the management of the order process from quotation to installation and post-occupancy evaluation.

Key Objectives:

• Primary contact for the university's furniture suppliers and ensuring they provide an effective and efficient service in accordance with the contract.
• Developing the service provided by the furniture supplier to maximize the benefit to the university from these contracts.
• Ensuring that the furniture supplier provides a core product range that meets the needs of the university with respect to office, hybrid working and learning environments.
• Ensuring that the services provided by the furniture supplier reflect opportunities for innovation in furniture products and configuration.
• Developing an asset tagging system to ensure that all new and existing furniture is recorded on our system.
• Working with colleagues in other E&F areas including Residences and King's Food and Venues to manage furniture in student residences and in catering spaces such as restaurants and cafes.
• Liaising with internal clients, students, consultants and E&F colleagues, as necessary, for the delivery of projects and furniture orders.
• Working closely with the university's Health and Safety offices and others to ensure safe management and working systems and environments for students, staff, contractors, and visitors.