Maintenance Manager

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); Harborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Harborough seeks an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead a multi-skilled team. This role involves overseeing maintenance for various facilities, including boarding houses and academic buildings. Candidates should possess at least three years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of health and safety regulations. Excellent problem-solving and IT skills are required to support effective operations. This position requires dedication to maintaining safety standards and providing a high-quality environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience managing a multi-skilled maintenance team in a comparable environment.
• Must be a registered trade with experience in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a multi-skilled team responsible for maintenance of College facilities.
• Ensure campus remains safe, functional, and compliant with all regulatory standards.
• Manage budgets and negotiate with suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Problem solving

IT skills

Job description

Teaching careers in HMC independent schools

Radley College is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead and oversee a large, multi-skilled team responsible for the upkeep, repair, and improvement of all College facilities.

Radley College is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead and oversee a large, multi-skilled team responsible for the upkeep, repair, and improvement of all College facilities. This includes boarding houses, academic buildings, sports facilities, and grounds. The successful candidate will ensure the campus remains safe, functional, and compliant with all regulatory standards, while delivering a high-quality environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Our highly skilled maintenance team comprises 13 trades who maintain every aspect of Radley’s extensive estate:

• Over 150 residential houses
• 11 Boarding houses
• More than 30 school buildings, housing over 140 classrooms

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years’ experience managing a multi-skilled maintenance team in a comparable environment and must be a registered trade. They will demonstrate strong, hands-on knowledge of building systems, including electrical, plumbing and HVAC, as well as general grounds maintenance. The role requires proven leadership, sound organisational ability and a practical, no-nonsense approach to problem solving. Experience in managing budgets and confidently negotiating with suppliers and contractors is essential, along with a solid understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance standards. The candidate must also possess excellent IT skills to support effective reporting, planning and communication.

Hours of work - 0800 to 1630 Monday to Friday, 52 weeks p.a.

Although these are core hours, there will inevitably be times when flexibility is required.

We reserve the right to contact applicants as applications are received.

For an informal chat about the role please email the HR Department, [e-mail], to arrange.

12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU