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Head of Estates & Facilities

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Facilities & Maintenance to lead the management, development and maintenance of our independent school’s estate. This is a senior, hands‑on role, vital to ensuring a safe, well‑maintained and inspiring environment that supports outstanding teaching, learning and pupil wellbeing.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will have overall responsibility for facilities, maintenance, health & safety and contractor management across the school’s site, leading a dedicated team and working closely with internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Estates & Maintenance Management

  * Lead the day‑to‑day operation, maintenance and development of the school estate

  * Ensure buildings, grounds and facilities are safe, compliant and maintained to a high standard

  * Develop and deliver planned and reactive maintenance programmes

  * Manage refurbishment, improvement and capital projects as required

Health, Safety & Compliance

  * Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation and statutory requirements

  * Oversee risk assessments, inspections and audits across the site

  * Act as the responsible person for fire safety, asbestos, legionella and other compliance areas

Team Leadership & Contractors

  * Lead, motivate and develop the in‑house facilities and maintenance team

  * Manage external contractors and service providers, ensuring quality, value and compliance

  * Maintain strong working relationships with staff, pupils and visitors

Budget & Strategic Planning

  * Prepare and manage facilities and maintenance budgets

  * Control costs while maintaining high standards

  * Contribute to the long‑term estate strategy and sustainability initiatives

Requirements

  * Proven experience in a senior facilities, estates or maintenance role, ideally within an educational or similar environment

  * Strong knowledge of health & safety, compliance and building maintenance

  * Experience leading teams and managing contractors

  * Ability to manage budgets and prioritise competing demands

  * Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills

  * A proactive, practical approach with pride in maintaining exceptional environments

What’s on Offer

  * Competitive salary and benefits package

  * The opportunity to work in a respected independent school setting

  * A varied and influential leadership role

  * Supportive working environment and long‑term career development opportunities

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