At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead maintenance operations at Tooting campus, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: City St George’s, University of London - a leader in healthcare and education.
- Benefits: Sector-leading salary, pension scheme, and comprehensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse community committed to equality and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic healthcare and educational environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
The Estates, Environment & Facilities Directorate is responsible for maintaining a safe, compliant and operational estate across City St George’s, University of London. We are seeking a Head of Maintenance to lead maintenance operations at the Tooting campus, a complex healthcare, teaching and research environment. The role will oversee outsourced hard facilities management services, statutory compliance, maintenance delivery and contractor performance, ensuring the estate supports the needs of students, staff and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- You will lead the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance services across the Tooting campus, managing outsourced contractors, maintenance budgets and statutory compliance activities.
- The role is responsible for ensuring building services remain safe, compliant and operational, monitoring contractor performance, supporting business continuity arrangements and providing technical advice on maintenance and engineering matters.
- You will work closely with internal stakeholders, service partners and the NHS Trust to support operational excellence.
Person Specification
- The successful candidate will have significant experience managing maintenance services within a complex operational environment.
- They will possess strong knowledge of statutory compliance, contractor management, health and safety legislation and building services systems.
- Experience of managing outsourced maintenance contracts and budgets is essential, together with excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.
- A relevant technical or professional qualification, or equivalent experience, is required.
- Experience within healthcare, laboratory or higher education environments would be advantageous.
Benefits
City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
Equal Opportunities
City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio‑economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
Head of Maintenance-Tooting (Redeployee/Internal/External Applications) in London employer: City St George’s, University of London
City St George’s, University of London is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. With a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, employees benefit from a sector-leading salary, comprehensive training programmes, and a supportive work culture that fosters collaboration within a dynamic healthcare and educational environment. The Tooting campus offers unique opportunities to engage with a diverse community while ensuring operational excellence in maintenance services.
Contact Details:
City St George’s, University of London Recruitment Team
