Job Description

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Professional Services

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Directorate of Infrastructure

Salary:

47,874 to 55,295 per annum

Post Type:

Full Time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

Friday 16 May 2025

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

Reference:

HR0182596


This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.

Directorate

Supporting the University's core operations and ensuring students, visitors and staff are kept safe, secure and comfortable, the Estates Services team are responsible for our grounds, buildings and services.

What you will be doing:

This is an important role within the University's Maintenance Team. The postholder will be responsible for demonstrating how the University meets its legal requirements in relation to buildings, plant and equipment. You will also lead our approach to the compliant and effective use of maintenance contracts and support the wider team with the provision of facilities management IT systems.

As technical lead within the Maintenance team, you'll oversee the provision of safe-systems-of-work and build, monitor and update a long-term maintenance plan for the University. As Senior Manager (Compliance & Estates Contracts), a key responsibility will be to develop and implement strategy relating to compliance of buildings, plant and equipment across the University's estate, contributing to the delivery of the overall Maintenance Team strategy. Ensuring the University's suppliers are identified, contracted and their performance managed and supported by the Procurement Service, you'll periodically review contracts to achieve optimum performance, quality and value for money. You'll also lead and manage the Compliance & Contracts Team throughout the cycle of selection, recruitment, development and performance management, demonstrating and championing University and Infrastructure Directorate values.

Qualifications/ experience:

A level 6 (Degree) qualification in a relevant subject area (Facilities Management, Maintenance, Engineering, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Contract Management, etc) or relevant professional experience in one of these disciplines. Experience of managing the provision of estates and building maintenance services. Extensive knowledge of UK maintenance standards and processes. Experience of working for a facilities management or maintenance service provider or an organisation with a large team that self-delivers these services. Knowledge and experience of procurement, appointment and management of specialist contractors and consultants. Strong administrative skills in respect of chairing and attending committees, managing meetings and preparation of reports. Knowledge, understanding of and recent experience of the application of current UK legislation, particularly relating to Health & Safety, statutory compliance and environmental standards. Knowledge and experience of reviewing and approving maintenance contracts under UK legislation.

Celebrating Diversity - The University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

In Return we Offer:

Find information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call Craig Hirst, Head of Maintenance 01274 232261 c.s.hirst@bradford.ac.uk


Interview Date: 20th May 2025


Working Model: Campus based with some working from home.