Head of Maintenance and Minor Works

Location:  Somerset House with some occasional travel to Vernon Square, near Kings Cross. Due to the nature of this role, the expectation is the role hold.

The Courtauld Institute of Art is the UK’s leading institution for teaching and research in the History of Art and the conservation of paintings and is also home to one of the finest small art galleries in the world. The Courtauld is transitioning through a major capital transformation project and will be continuing over the next five-year period to transform its estate that will make The Courtauld’s world-class artworks, research and teaching accessible to more people – in the UK and internationally.

The Courtauld is looking to recruit a Head of Maintenance and Minor Works to be responsible for proactively managing all maintenance services, including outsourced maintenance contracts; delivery of statutory compliance and managing minor improvement works to ensure the Gallery and collection care standards are met and our teaching and residential facilities are well maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a proactive and reactive maintenance service across the estate.
• Ensure statutory compliance and maintain optimal gallery environmental conditions.
• Manage CAFM system and outsourced maintenance contracts.
• Oversee maintenance strategy, budgets, and minor improvement works.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture and drive sustainability initiatives.

Ideal Candidate

• Degree in engineering or equivalent experience; professional membership desirable.
• Proven leadership in engineering maintenance and team development.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, health and safety, and budget management.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to simplify technical information.
• Experience in sustainability, energy efficiency, and contractor management.

If you are a motivated individual looking to lead and shape the delivery of maintenance services within a cultural heritage setting and support the development of our new campus on the Strand, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please complete the online application, which will require you to supply a CV and a supporting statement of up to 1000 words. The supporting statement should set out how you meet the selection criteria for this position. Please explicitly address the criteria set out in the job description and person specification when preparing your statement.

If you have any questions, please contact peoplequeries@courtauld.ac.uk .

Closing Date: 11th January 2026

Interview Date: 22nd or 23rd January 2026

The Courtauld Institute of Art promotes equal opportunities.

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