Head of Maintenance

University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Faculty/Directorate

The Head of Maintenance is a new senior role in the Estates Service which, along with IT, Facilities, Sustainability and Health and Safety, forms the Directorate of Infrastructure.  Estates Service is responsible for campus development, compliance, carbon management and maintenance.

What you will be doing:

• This is a senior role in the Estates Service and its primary focus is to provide effective leadership and management to the Maintenance Section which includes the Direct Labour Organisation (DLO), Grounds and Gardens, Contracts Management and Small Works delivery.
• Reporting to the Associate Director Estates, the Head of Maintenance will exercise a high level of autonomy in leading the Maintenance Section, ensuring that all aspects of the section contribute to the achievement of the Estates Service’s vision and business plan.
• The Head of Maintenance will take the lead on developing the strategic, tactical and operational requirements for maintenance, statutory compliance, asset information and condition across the University.

Qualifications/ experience:

• Level 6 (Degree) qualification in relevant subject.
• Membership of appropriate Professional Body.
• Extensive experience of managing the provision of estates and building maintenance services in a large multi-site/building organisation.
• Extensive knowledge of building and maintenance standards.

Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford 

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

In Return we Offer:

• Family-friendly policies
• 30 days and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Great campus facilities including:
• Unique fitness centre
• Eye clinic
• Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
• Counselling & mental health services
• On site nursery
• Food & drink outlets
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery .

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please email Matthew Tidmarsh, [email protected] we would love to hear from you.

Further details:

Confronting Inequality : Celebrating Diversity

At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.  

In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics.  The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.