Job Description

We seek an excellent communicator with a sound understanding of the issues faced by individuals with forced migration


The Sanctuary Officer will report to and work closely with the Director of the Global Office to manage and develop 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



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 two years in the first instance. The role is part-time (14.5 hours per week) with working patterns to be agreed with the line manager at the outset.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of

staff benefits

including:

Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions 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

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to the Director of the Global Office, Samantha Lister, email: dirglobaloffice@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 463317.



Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)



Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). 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: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/



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.

Closing Date: 20 January 2026

Interview Date: 29 January 2026

Please quote ref: AD2633DD

Global Office



Salary: 38,784 - 46,049 per annum, pro rata



Start Date: 9 February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter



Hours: 14.5 hours per week



Fixed Term: 2 years

School/Unit:

Global Office

Posted:

15/12/2025

Closing date:

20/01/2026

Closing time:

23:59