Head of Maintenance

ZipRecruiter; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Hatfield is seeking a Head of Maintenance to manage all maintenance activities across its campuses. The successful candidate will provide strategic advice on maintenance strategy and ensure contracts support the diverse estate. Ideal for a degree qualified individual with strong leadership skills and experience in facilities management. Competitive benefits and a vibrant community await you.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Public holidays

Additional leave during Christmas

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with a relevant professional qualification.
• Experience in managing maintenance for a large estate.
• Strong ability to develop effective internal and external relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage all maintenance activities at the University.
• Provide strategic advice on maintenance strategy.
• Ensure maintenance enhances the campus experience.

Skills

Leadership and people management

Facilities management

Strategic planning

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

With heritage in Britain’s pioneering aeronautical industry, the University of Hertfordshire has been an innovative force in education since the early 1950s. Today, we are a thriving community of more than 30,000 students and 3,000 staff, based across two vibrant and inclusive campuses. With a turnover of £340million, the University has a diverse estate portfolio including a variety of multi-disciplinary academic and research buildings, a sector-leading Student Village, the Hertfordshire Sports Village, and purpose-built facilities housing the School of Health, School of Law and Business School respectively.

Reporting to the Assistant Director - Campus Services, the Head of Maintenance is responsible for managing all maintenance activities at the University, relating to statutory, planned, preventative, corrective and reactive maintenance. You will be the University’s expert on maintenance ensuring that the maintenance activity enhances the campus experience. The successful postholder will also provide strategic advice on the maintenance strategy and ensuring contracts are in place to support the University estate.

Responsibilities

• Manage all maintenance activities at the University (statutory, planned, preventative, corrective and reactive maintenance).
• Provide strategic advice on the maintenance strategy and ensure contracts are in place to support the University estate.
• Ensure maintenance activity enhances the campus experience and supports user-focused FM services.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified and hold a relevant professional qualification, with good knowledge and experience of delivering maintenance for a diverse and large estate.
• Adept leader with strong people management skills who can develop effective internal and external relationships.
• Demonstrates a high level of personal drive and energy to deliver a user-focused facilities management service.

How to apply

To apply please send a CV and cover letter to Connor Humpage at the following address: [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: Sunday 5th October 2025.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Hertfordshire is committed to advancing equality of opportunity, embracing and celebrating the of our community, and fostering a cohesive and inclusive culture. We believe that the of different voices and unique perspectives is what makes our community thrive.

Benefits

The benefits include 30 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our offices between Christmas and New Year.