Position: Head of Group Maintenance
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Detail: Hybrid working (Office and Home)

Welcome to Staycity Group, a thriving and rapidly expanding aparthotel operator, making waves across the heart of Europe! With an impressive track record of multiple new aparthotels opening each year, we're on an unstoppable journey, with exceptional properties across iconic European cities like London, Dublin, Berlin, Edinburgh, Paris, and Venice.

Are you someone who thrives in a high-paced, evolving environment where ambiguity is met with enthusiasm and determination? Do you have an insatiable curiosity, an empathetic nature, and a genuine passion for growing with, and supporting others? At Staycity Group, we're not just an aparthotel group; we're a diverse and inclusive team that encourages you to bring your unique self to work and make a real impact.

We are looking for a Head of Group Maintenance to join our team in Dublin. You will be a strategic leader who can oversee preventive maintenance programs, manage budgets effectively, and drive sustainability initiatives across all locations. The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in managing large-scale maintenance operations, strong leadership skills, and a passion for delivering excellence in both guest experience and operational performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Define and implement a group-wide maintenance strategy that supports Staycity’s growth, operational excellence, and brand standards across multiple sites.
• Advise the senior leadership team on technical, compliance, and property-related matters to ensure informed decision-making.
• Drive sustainability initiatives to reduce energy consumption, increase efficiency, and extend the lifecycle of assets across the portfolio.
• Act as the bridge between live development projects and ongoing maintenance operations, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment.
• Oversee and monitor maintenance operations across all properties, ensuring a consistent approach and high standards at every site.
• Develop, implement, and enforce preventive and reactive maintenance programs to maximise uptime and minimise disruptions.
• Ensure all properties meet and exceed compliance requirements in health & safety, fire safety, building regulations, and statutory obligations.
• Establish and monitor group-wide KPIs and performance reporting to measure success and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead, mentor, and develop regional and local maintenance teams to deliver exceptional service across multiple locations.
• Design and implement training frameworks to enhance technical expertise and standardisation across the group.
• Develop and manage annual maintenance budgets across the group, ensuring cost control and value for money.
• Oversee supplier and contractor management, driving efficiency through effective procurement and strong partnerships.
• Lead capital expenditure planning for refurbishments, upgrades, and asset replacements to ensure long-term resilience.
• Manage external contractors and service providers, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to Staycity brand standards.

Skills & Experience

• Proven senior leadership experience in multi-site maintenance or facilities management, ideally within hospitality, retail, or property sectors.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, including M&E, HVAC, fire safety, and statutory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire diverse teams, with excellent people management and communication skills.
• Solid track record in budget management, supplier negotiations, and contract oversight.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly across Staycity sites.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, hands-on leader with a practical and can-do attitude.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional qualification.
• Hands-on experience in sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency projects.
• Familiarity with CAFM systems to optimise maintenance planning and reporting.

Benefits:

• Paid family leave (>1 year of service)
• Flexible working patterns
• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched pension contributions
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Bonus scheme that rewards high performers;- based on our core values and tied to individual property goals
• Discounted rates for overnight stays for you, your family and friends
• Refer and earn scheme if you successfully refer a friend to work with us
• Cycle to work scheme- to support a healthy lifestyle and our planet
• Education Support to help you foster new skills
• Volunteer days: 2 paid volunteer days per year
• Support for you and your family when you need it with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, lead with kindness and clarity, and make data-driven decisions, we’d love to hear from you!

Start your Staycity journey – Apply now!