Strategic Head of Maintenance & Compliance (Estates)

Nigel Wright Group; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Beckett University is seeking a Head of Maintenance & Compliance to shape the next phase of its Estates & Facilities transformation. This newly created role will integrate planned and reactive maintenance into a single, strategically focused function to ensure a safe, compliant and high-performing environment for students, staff and visitors.

You will lead maintenance strategy, lifecycle planning and decarbonisation while managing budgets and external contracts.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience across maintenance, engineering, estates or facilities services.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, maintenance legislation and health and safety.
• Experience managing large budgets, contracts and service delivery functions.
• A track record of leading change, improving performance and developing teams.
• Commercial awareness with a strong value-for-money mindset.
• Experience of asset management, maintenance planning and CAFM systems.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and integrate planned and reactive maintenance services across the estate.
• Develop and deliver the Maintenance Services Strategy aligned to University priorities.
• Ensure statutory, regulatory and maintenance compliance across all buildings and infrastructure.
• Lead maintenance planning, lifecycle investment and decarbonisation initiatives.
• Drive service excellence through robust performance management, KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Manage significant budgets, procurement activity and external contracts.
• Provide technical leadership and strategic advice on refurbishment and capital projects.
• Enhance the use of CAFM and asset management systems to support effective decision-making.
• Develop, motivate and lead high-performing maintenance teams.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability and outstanding customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Health & safety

Strategic planning

Tools

CAFM software

Asset management systems

Job description

Leeds Beckett University is seeking a Head of Maintenance & Compliance to shape the next phase of its Estates & Facilities transformation. This newly created role will integrate planned and reactive maintenance into a single, strategically focused function to ensure a safe, compliant and high-performing environment for students, staff and visitors.

You will lead maintenance strategy, lifecycle planning and decarbonisation while managing budgets and external contracts.