University of Leicester
Head of Maintenance
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Head of Maintenance
The University of Leicester is seeking to appoint a Head of Maintenance to lead the strategic management, compliance, condition assessment, and maintenance of a diverse and complex estate, ensuring a safe, sustainable, and high-performing environment for students, staff, and visitors.
About the University
The University of Leicester is a global leader in education and research, committed to innovation and excellence. Our estate spans 95 hectares and includes over 110 non-residential buildings and 191 residential properties, with the majority of academic facilities located on our main campus to the south of Leicester city centre.
Role Overview
As Head of Maintenance within Estates and Campus Services, you will take ownership of estate condition, compliance, and fixed infrastructure maintenance across the University's extensive property portfolio. Leading a multidisciplinary team of surveyors, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, and support staff, you will be responsible for developing and delivering proactive maintenance strategies, long-term investment plans, and reactive maintenance services that ensure the estate remains safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage maintenance budgets in excess of £10m per annum.
- Oversee condition surveys and asset management programmes across more than 250 buildings.
- Develop and implement a robust Long-Term Maintenance Plan.
- Work closely with colleagues across Estates and Campus Services to identify priorities, manage risk, and align investment with the University's strategic objectives.
- Ensure full compliance with statutory and legislative requirements across the estate.
- Drive continuous improvement in maintenance planning, performance management, and service delivery.
- Oversee planned preventative maintenance programmes.
- Manage specialist consultants and contractors.
- Provide regular reporting on estate condition and compliance to senior stakeholders.
- Play a leading role in the University's digital transformation agenda.
- Develop integrated asset and maintenance management systems.
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Candidate Profile
We are seeking candidates with significant experience of leading maintenance, asset management, and compliance programmes within a large and complex property portfolio. You will have a strong understanding of building compliance, health and safety legislation, maintenance planning, and lifecycle asset management, alongside experience of managing both in-house technical teams and external contractors. The successful candidate will bring a strategic mindset, excellent leadership capability, and the ability to balance operational priorities with long-term estate planning.
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Benefits
The University of Leicester offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, and a strong commitment to your professional development. Further details about the University, the role, benefits, and the application process can be viewed via the candidate briefing pack.
How to Apply
Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role. Please send applications to connor.humpage@mrgglobal.com before the closing date.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 13th September 2026.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We believe that equality, diversity, and inclusion are integral to a successful modern workplace. By developing and implementing policies and systems that challenge stereotypes across all aspects of our work, we have a culture that recognizes and values the diverse contributions of our staff. Our strong values of inclusivity and equality support our efforts to attract a diverse range of high-quality staff and students and identify our University as a progressive and innovative workplace that mainstreams equality, diversity, and inclusion.
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