Start Date: As soon as possible

Fixed term: Until 31 March 2025

Part-time: 14.5hrs per week

We seek an excellent communicator with a sound understanding of the issues faced by individuals with forced migration backgrounds in the UK to join the Global Office as a part-time Sanctuary Co-ordinator to cover a maternity leave.

The Sanctuary Co-ordinator will report to and work closely with the Director of the Global Office to manage the University's Sanctuary status. The role will encompass work with Schools and Units across the University to ensure a joined up, supportive and inclusive experience for students with forced migration backgrounds, and scholars at risk. The role will provide dedicated cohort support and signposting to other services internally and externally. In addition, the role holder will liaise with external bodies and partners and collaborate across the sector to share best practice and support the principles of Sanctuary. The role will also include co-ordination of funding allocated to supporting Sanctuary initiatives and scholars at risk.

The candidate we are looking for will be able to work closely with a variety of stakeholders internally and externally, and be committed to ensuring that St Andrews can maintain and develop its reputation as a University of Sanctuary.

You will work with a close knit and collegiate team in the Global Office, contributing also to wider Global Office projects and initiatives in support of University Strategy. You will need to be able to work with colleagues and committees across the University ensuring that projects are developed within policy and regulatory frameworks.

This is a fixed term post for seven months to cover maternity leave. The role is part-time (14.5 hours per week) with working patterns to be agreed with the line manager at the outset. Secondments for interested internal candidates would be considered.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to the Director of the Global Office:

Samantha Lister, email: -, Tel:

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits.

Applications are particularly welcome from people with lived experience of displacement and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online:

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on -

Closing Date: Monday 5 August 2024

Interview Date: Thursday 15 August 2024

Please quote ref: AD2633MXNK

Further Particulars: AD2633MXNK

£30,487 to £36,024 per annum pro rata