Maintenance Manager Location : Oxford OX3 0EE (occasional travel within the Oxford area may be required) Salary: £38,424 – £44,132 per annum plus benefits Hours : 37.5 hours per week The Role The Centre is looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join its evolving Bursary team. This is an exciting time for a hands-on manager to spearhead a variety of ongoing projects relating to site maintenance and improvement. Leading a small team of Maintenance Technicians, the successful candidate will have a solid background in estates and/or building management of a similar sized institution, sufficient knowledge of relevant legislation and industry ‘best practice', and a methodical and solution focused approach. They will have excellent organisational skills, including balancing a varied workload, collaborating successfully with other departments, managing contractors effectively and efficiently, and prioritising competing demands with the ability to think ahead of issues. A recognized Health & Safety qualification would be advantageous. Key Responsibilities Act as Line Manager for the Centre's Maintenance Technicians, including ensuring their appropriate training and efficient deployment and carrying out appraisals as required. Develop and implement an adequate plan in line with warranty and insurance requirements for planned, routine and preventative maintenance, repairs and renewals, and respond appropriately to urgent and unpredicted repairs. Manage the Centre's Building Management System and plants, ensuring they remain in a safe, secure and optimum functional state. Monitor the implementation of the Centre's Health & Safety Policy and contribute to the enhancement of this and any related policies. Advise the Home Bursar and senior management proactively about changes in legislation or official guidance related to Maintenance and Facilities. Organise and oversee renovation and refurbishment works in the Centre and its properties and the temporary realignment of service provision while works are in progress. Enhance standard operating procedures and embed best practices in the Maintenance department. Lead on environmental and sustainability issues across the Centre, including ensuring maximum efficiency in the Centre's energy consumption and providing regular reports and recommendations for improvement. Prepare and manage the Estates annual budget. Manage resources related to Maintenance efficiently and effectively, ensuring optimum balance between cost and quality. Oversee the management of the Centre's commercial properties in liaison with managing agents. Skills and Qualifications Proven track record of premises management, ideally in a similar environment. Demonstrable experience of managing workplace health and safety. Proven track record of people management skills, leadership and management experience with the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders both internally and externally. Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation and statutory compliance, preferably with an industry-recognised qualification (e.g. NEBOSH). Up to date knowledge of industry developments, best practice and relevant legislation changes including fire and environmental health. Experience in forward planning and project management including reactive, routine and planned and preventative maintenance. Proven track record of setting and working within budgets. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including report writing and internal communication e.g. to share building plans and ongoing progress. IT skills including proficiency with Excel, CAD and database systems. High degree of drive and motivation to deliver high standards. Ability to work calmly under pressure to tight timescales, and ability to prioritise effectively and to multi-task. Good organisational skills with attention to detail. Willingness to be flexible with hours worked and able to work outside normal working hours in line with Centre requirements. Ability to build good working relationships and to establish a collaborative style of working with effective influencing skills. Benefits 35 days leave per annum, including public holidays Enrolment into OSPS pension scheme Lunches provided during term time (when available) Free parking (when available) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply. The closing date for applications is Friday 14th March 2024 ADZN1_UKTJ