Maintenance Manager
University of Oxford - Hertford College
| Location: | Oxford |
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| Salary: | £42,000 to £46,000 pa |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Placed On: | 9th April 2026 |
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| Closes: | 27th April 2026 |
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Hertford College is seeking an experienced and practical Maintenance Manager to lead the in-house maintenance team.
Reporting to the Clerk of Works, the successful candidate will be responsible for the operational management of the maintenance team, ensuring the timely effective delivery of reactive and planned maintenance, by the team across the Hertford College estate.
The Maintenance Manager will play a key part in planning and delivering a safe, functional and well-presented environment for students, staff and visitors. The post holder is based at the College main site at Catte Street, but they will be required to work across the College estate in Oxford.
The Role
- Managing the day-to-day operation of the maintenance team
- Supporting and leading the in-house maintenance team
- Overseeing the maintenance request system and maintenance workflows
- Ensuring maintenance works are completed efficiently and within agreed service levels
- Supporting the coordination of maintenance works across the estate
- Ensuring safe working practices within the maintenance team and workshop
- Undertaking practical maintenance work within their trade where appropriate as part of a working manager role
- Deputising for the Clerk of Works where required
About You
- Experience working within building maintenance, estates, and facilities management
- A recognized trade qualification, preferably in either an electrical or mechanical discipline
- Experience supervising or managing maintenance teams and technical staff
- Strong practical knowledge of building maintenance and building services
- Experience working in a listed- building environment is not essential but would be advantageous
- Knowledge and experience managing health and safety in construction and maintenance tasks
In return we offer a generous salary, pension scheme and a range of benefits as detailed in the Further Particulars.
To see the application documents as well as the full job description please view the Further Particulars here.
Closing Date: 9am Monday 27th April 2026
Interviews will be held w/c 5th May 2026
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