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Edinburgh
Permanent
Head of estates
£50,000 - £56,000 a year
Posted: 3h ago
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Head of Facilities Salary: £50,000 - £56,000 per annum Location: Fife / Edinburgh Contract: Full-time, Permanent An excellent opportunity has arisen for a proactive and experienced Head of Facilities to join a leading independent team. Key responsibilities include: Leading and developing a high-performing Facilities team (maintenance, janitorial, and grounds) Overseeing all facilities operations including maintenance, cleaning, transport, lettings and security Managing health & safety across the campus, ensuring compliance and best practice Monitoring and delivering planned preventative maintenance and capital projects Supporting sustainability initiatives and the school's net-zero objectives Managing budgets, contracts, procurement and risk assessments Ensuring smooth delivery of major school events and external lettingsAbout the Role: Reporting to the Business Director, the Head of Facilities plays a crucial leadership role in the effective and safe running of the school site. You will be a visible and approachable figure, ensuring high standards are maintained across the campus and that the needs of staff, pupils and visitors are consistently met. This is a varied and hands-on role, requiring excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills. You will also be part of the out-of-hours emergency rota and contribute to operational planning at a senior level. Essential Requirements: Proven experience managing a team in a customer-focused environment Strong facilities or maintenance background Excellent organisational and planning abilities Confident communicator and team leader Budget management and supplier procurement experience Proficient in Microsoft Office and facilities helpdesk systems Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance Flexible, calm under pressure, and comfortable with hands-on tasksDesirable: Technical trade background Experience delivering capital or refurbishment projects Knowledge of school operations or educational settingsWhy Work With Us? This is a unique opportunity to shape and maintain the working environment of a prestigious private school while contributing to long-term improvements and sustainability goals. The school offers a supportive working culture, strong leadership, and an attractive location in one of Edinburgh's most desirable areas. RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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