Building Fabric Team Leader - Oxford, United Kingdom - University of Oxford

University of Oxford
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Join the University of Oxford as a Building Fabric Team Leader


The University of Oxford invites passionate professionals to join our esteemed Estate Services Department as a Building Fabric Team Leader.

At Oxford, we don't just maintain buildings; we shape the future through excellence, sustainability, and cutting-edge solutions.


About Us
At the University of Oxford, we are a force for global change.

Our Heritage and Building Maintenance Team are a group of highly skilled professionals comprising building inspectors, maintenance engineers, plumbers, technicians, electricians, and trade apprentices.

Together, we are committed to tirelessly providing safe, efficient, and customer-focused repairs and maintenance services to support the University's core missions.


The Opportunity:
Building Fabric Team Leader


As a Building Fabric Team Leader, you will be the visionary person driving our Building Fabric Maintenance Team to new heights.

You will oversee all operations of the Building Fabric Team and ensure the workforce operates effectively and efficiently through day to day maintenance and repair activities.


You will also be responsible for the effective management of the team's workload through triage of work orders, spearheading projects and optimizing staff resources to ensure the seamless delivery of performance outcomes.


The role is vital to provide support to the Building Fabric Maintenance Manager and secure delivery of performance outcomes in accordance with our SLA targets and agreed processes.

You will be expected to actively manage in-house trade services as well as external contractors, and suppliers across the estate.


As an employer, we value the well-being and development of all our employees.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

  • Access to tools for work
  • 30 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays)
  • Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive childcare services for working parents and guardians
  • Generous family leave for pregnancy, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave
  • Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future
  • Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings
  • Subsidised sports centre membership to promote wellbeing
  • Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting
  • Discounted bus and transit travel


In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups and sports clubs, fostering an inclusive atmosphere.


What We're Looking For:

Your ability to manage estate repair and maintenance functions should be evident, demonstrating strong organizational skills and a proven history of identifying and delivering complex repair and maintenance work with a high turnover of projects and competing deadlines.


Most importantly, a confident can-do attitude is crucial, to ensure the entire team delivers the best possible service to our customers.


Application Process:


  • Covering letter/supporting statement
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Contact details of two referees (only contacted if you are successful)
Interviews will hold on Monday 18 December 2023.

Join us at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Let's shape the future together
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