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Role Category & Location
* Sector: Prestigious Independent School (Boarding and Day, with Sixth Form).
* Location: Derby (East Midlands, England).
* Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January 2026.
The Opportunity & Role Profile
This major Independent School requires a strategic Facilities Manager to oversee its extensive estate operations. The school needs an expert capable of managing a complex portfolio of buildings, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring rigorous statutory compliance across the entire campus while maintaining high independent school standards.
Core Responsibilities & Scope
* Strategic Visionary: Developing and implementing long-term Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategies and managing maintenance budgets.
* Contract Crusader: Full accountability for all statutory and regulatory compliance (H&S, Fire, Water) and managing all external service contracts.
* Team Leader: Direct line management of the Site, Caretaking, and cleaning staff teams.
Compensation & Benefits
* Essential Requirements: Extensive managerial experience in facilities management within an institutional setting (e.g., educational, corporate).
* Salary Range: Highly competitive salary compensated on the school's independent pay scale (expected to be £50,000 - £60,000 per annum).
* Support: Generous independent school pension scheme and structured professional development.