University of St Andrews
Residential and Business Services
Working With University of St Andrews
About Residential and Business Services
Residential and Business Services administers and manages approximately 4300 catered and self-catered student residential places over 13 sites in St Andrews. The department is the largest operational unit in the University, employing approximately 400 staff in a variety of different roles.
In addition to running the residences during term time, Residential and Business Services:
- Runs the cafes at Walter Bower House, in the Physics building, the Medical Sciences building, the Library,and the bistro at David Russell Apartments;
- Provides conference, hospitality and catering services at the University;
- Services events such as receptions, buffets, formal dinners and weddings;
- Provides accommodation for groups and holiday makers during the summer;
- Co-ordinates the hospitality for Graduation ceremonies twice per year.
The team values
Residential and Business Services is a fast-paced, customer-focused department of the University of St Andrews.
They pride themselves on their values of STEP
- Success
- Team
- Equality
- People
The team at University of St Andrews provide a supportive environment for staff, students, and other customers. They work closely with other departments in the University to deliver excellent, world-class services to their students.
Steeped in tradition
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The University of St Andrews is the third oldest English-speaking University. It provides first-class education to students from all over the world.
The University has a mixture of traditional and modern facilities and state-of-the-art technology. The University is ranked top in the UK (Guardian and Times University Guides 2023), and they have the most positive students in the UK (NSS 2024)
Residential and Business Services, a cornerstone of the University's mission, is dedicated to providing top-notch accommodation, catering, and other services. With plans for new accommodation developments and refurbishment of the existing portfolio, they are committed to ensuring the comfort and well-being of their students.
