University of Reading - Director, Maintenance Services

University of Reading - Director, Maintenance Services

DIRECTOR, MAINTENANCE SERVICES

LIMITLESS AMBITION | LIMITLESS POTENTIAL | LIMITLESS IMPACT

INTRODUCTION

The University of Reading is seeking to appoint to the key post of Director, Maintenance Services to lead estates maintenance, infrastructure management and grounds management across the University’s operational estate portfolio. The University of Reading is a global university that enjoys a world-class reputation for teaching, research and enterprise. To support the world-class activities the University has large-scale and diverse operational estate, comprises an eclectic mix of buildings, infrastructure and land including teaching and learning facilities, a broad range of research facilities, innovation & enterprise space, social space, sport facilities and residential accommodation. Reporting to the Director of Estates, the Director, Maintenance Services is responsible for strategic and operational leadership of building and infrastructure maintenance, maintenance projects, grounds maintenance and estates business systems. Taking leadership responsibility for a multi-disciplinary in-house team and external delivery partners, you will lead a strategic programme planning forward maintenance investment and ensure the University estate portfolio complies with relevant estate, built environment, safety and environmental legislation and best practice. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced estates professional to lead maintenance provision across a diverse university campus portfolio on behalf of a renowned education institution.

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF READING

The University of Reading has been at the forefront of UK higher education for nearly a century. Over the decades we have become innovators and pioneers, pushing academic boundaries and leading social change. Home to more than 19,000 students, the University of Reading is proud to welcome staff and students from all of the world. Our award-winning campuses – in Reading, Henley- upon-Thames, Johannesberg, and Iskandar – house contemporary study facilities, halls of residence, support services, cafes and bars. We strive to create a stronger, better University of Reading, building on our past to create an exceptional future. Our four guiding principles form the foundation of our Strategic Plan 2020-2026: • a genuine love of learning • creating new knowledge • embracing and celebrating diversity of people and ideas • caring for our environment You can learn more about our history, performance, strategy and economic, social and community impact here University of Reading at a glance

Ranked 29th among UK universities 98%

Awarded Silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework 84% overall student satisfaction remains high, matching the sector average We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer 22,480 students from around 175 countries

of our research is internationally recognised and 78% is internationally excellent More than 40% reduction in carbon emissions from 2008/09 baselines

THE ROLE

Post Title: Director, Maintenance Services Grade: Grade 9 School/Department: Maintenance Services, Estates Reports to: Director of Estates Responsible for: A team of approximately 65 staff including maintenance and grounds

management and direct labour operatives; Budget in the region of £10m expenditure

JOB DESCRIPTION

Supervision received As a senior post supervision required is expected to be minimal. The post reports to the

Director of Estates Supervision given

The post is responsible for the line management of the Head of Maintenance, the Head of Grounds, the Maintenance Programme Manager and the Senior Business Systems & >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16

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