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School Status & Location
* Sector: Leading Independent Day and Boarding School (Estate Guardians).
* Location: Kent (South East).
* Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing February 2026.
The Opportunity & School Profile
This prestigious independent school, set across extensive grounds, seeks a strategic Facilities Manager. The school requires an expert capable of managing a complex estate, driving efficiency, and ensuring rigorous compliance across all buildings and facilities. The role demands high-level strategic thinking and robust contract management skills.
Core Responsibilities & Scope
* Strategic Visionary: Developing and implementing long-term Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategies and managing major capital expenditure projects.
* Contract Crusader: Full accountability for all statutory and regulatory compliance (H&S, Fire, Water), negotiating and managing all external service contracts.
* Team Leader: Leadership, training, and development of the in-house premises and grounds staff teams.
Compensation & Benefits
* Essential Requirements: Extensive managerial experience in facilities management within a large institutional environment.
* Salary Range: Highly competitive salary (expected to be £55,000 - £65,000 per annum).
* Support: Generous independent school pension scheme and enhanced annual leave entitlement.