Role Category & Location Sector: Prestigious Independent School. Location: Birmingham (West Midlands, England). Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January 2026. The Opportunity & Role Profile This established independent school requires a strategic Facilities Manager to oversee its complex estate. The school needs an expert capable of managing budgets, capital projects, and leading the premises team, ensuring rigorous statutory compliance and high operational efficiency across the campus. Core Responsibilities & Scope Strategic Visionary: Developing and implementing long-term Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategies and managing substantial maintenance budgets. Contract Crusader: Full accountability for all statutory and regulatory compliance (H&S, Fire, Water, Asbestos) and managing all external service contracts. Team Leader: Direct line management of site, caretaking, and cleaning staff teams. Compensation & Benefits Essential Requirements: Extensive managerial experience in facilities management and strong budget/compliance management capability. Salary Range: Highly competitive salary (expected to be £55,000 - £65,000 per annum). Support: Generous independent school pension scheme and comprehensive benefits package.