Head of Maintenance & Technical Services - Remote (6m)

National Autistic Society; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

33 days annual leave

Training

Discounts

Healthcare

Flexible benefits

Employee assistance

Mindfulness

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is seeking a Head of Maintenance & Technical Services to lead our national Estates Team. You will shape the maintenance strategy, drive planned works and ensure safe, compliant buildings across the UK while delivering value for money.

This fixed-term, full-time role (37.5 hours per week) is remote with regular national travel. You will report to the Head of Estates and work across our diverse property portfolio, including schools, registered care services and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in building surveying, property, hard FM, maintenance or a related technical discipline.
• Experience leading managers and operational teams across a complex, multi-site estate.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, statutory compliance and related risks.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and inspire Area Facilities Managers and the wider national maintenance team.
• Take responsibility for building-related statutory compliance across the estate, ensuring risks are effectively managed and buildings remain safe.
• Develop systems, standards and processes that support consistent and effective property management across our services.

Skills

Building surveying

Property management

Hard FM

Maintenance management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

The National Autistic Society is seeking a Head of Maintenance & Technical Services to lead our national Estates Team. You will shape the maintenance strategy, drive planned works and ensure safe, compliant buildings across the UK while delivering value for money.

This fixed-term, full-time role (37.5 hours per week) is remote with regular national travel. You will report to the Head of Estates and work across our diverse property portfolio, including schools, registered care services and