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Role Status & Location
* Position: Facilities Manager (Senior Leadership Support).
* Sector: Leading Independent Day School.
* Location: York (North Yorkshire).
* Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January 2026.
The Opportunity & School Profile
This prestigious independent school in York, set within historic buildings and modern additions, seeks a strategic Facilities Manager. The role requires meticulous attention to detail in managing maintenance, ensuring compliance, and preserving the unique heritage of the site.
Core Responsibilities & Scope
* Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategies for diverse building types and managing minor capital projects.
* Compliance & Contract: Full accountability for all statutory and regulatory compliance, including H&S and fire safety. Negotiating and monitoring external service contracts.
* Team Leadership: Leadership, training, and development of the in-house premises and site teams.
Compensation & Benefits
* Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (52 weeks per year).
* Salary Range: Highly competitive salary (expected to be £52,000 - £62,000 per annum).
* Essential Requirements: Extensive managerial experience in facilities management (BIFM/IWFM desirable) and knowledge of maintaining historic buildings.
* Support: Generous independent school pension scheme and enhanced annual leave entitlement.