Head of Repairs in Cambridge

Head of Repairs

Salary £85,521 (plus car user allowance)

Location Hybrid – Milton Keynes, Rushden or Peterborough

Here at Amplius, we’re passionate about creating homes and communities that our customers can be proud to live in. We have a new opportunity for a Head of Repairs to lead our approach to regional property maintenance, manage high-performing teams, oversee contractors, drive efficiency and compliance, and deliver excellent repairs, empty homes, and emergency services. You’ll help shape strategies, budgets, and business plans while embedding a culture of performance and putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.

Salary: £85,521 per year (plus car user allowance)

Contract: Permanent, full time

Your week: 36.25 hours (Monday to Friday 8:45am – 5pm)

Location: Hybrid, with a weekly presence in either our Milton Keynes, Rushden or Peterborough office

Snapshot of your role

• Collaborate with senior management, Heads of Service, and Regional Directors to shape service delivery and organisational priorities.
• Oversee the delivery of repairs and maintenance, managing contractors, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement effective resourcing strategies, including apprenticeships and professional development, to support business growth.
• Ensure budgets, cash flow, and financial controls are accurately managed and aligned with business plans.
• Analyse KPIs, customer feedback, and complaints to maintain service quality and take corrective action where needed.
• Implement health and safety policies, ensure legal compliance, and manage risk across all operations.

What we’re looking for

• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience, with senior-level experience in a maintenance organisation.
• Experience managing a large remote team and delivering cost-effective operational services.
• Strong understanding of health and safety, risk compliance, and budget management
• Interest in housing and empathy with the aims of Amplius
• Ability to empower and engage colleagues, inspire confidence and trust, and adapt to change.
• Personable, flexible, and able to apply operational and strategic thinking to achieve better outcomes.

A full UK driving license is essential for this role.

Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role.

Important – We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

Closing: 4 January

Phone screening: 8 January

Interviews: 16 January

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.