Main Responsibilities
Estates Management (Built Environment & Infrastructure)
* Lead the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and performance of all buildings and infrastructure
* Manage a mixed estate, including:
o Listed and heritage buildings requiring sensitive maintenance and statutory compliance
o Modern, state-of-the-art teaching, boarding, and sports facilities
Facilities & Operations (Support Services)
* Lead delivery of non-academic operational services, including:
o Cleaning
o Portering
o Reception
o Catering
o Retail
o Security
o Lettings and events support
* Ensure services are efficient, responsive, and customer-focused
Grounds and External Environment
* Work with the Head of Grounds to oversee the management, maintenance, and presentation of all grounds, including:
o Sports pitches
o Landscaping
o External infrastructure
* Ensure grounds support both:
o High-quality educational and co-curricular use
o Lettings, events, and commercial activity
Fleet Management (Transport)
* Oversee the operation and management of the School’s vehicle fleet (predominantly minibuses and estates vehicles)
* Ensure compliance with all legal and safety requirements, including:
o Licensing
o Maintenance and inspections
o Driver compliance and training
Catering and Retail Operations
* Work with the Head of Catering to oversee the delivery of catering and retail services
* Ensure services are:
o High quality
o Financially sustainable
o Aligned with school expectations and commercial objectives
Health, Safety and Compliance
* Take operational responsibility for Health & Safety across the estate and operations
* Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and statutory requirements, including those specific to a boarding school, listed buildings and heritage assets
Capital Projects and Estate Development
* Lead the delivery of capital projects, including refurbishments, heritage works, and new developments, on time, within budget and to the highest standards, with minimal operational disruption.
* Ensure appropriate approaches to:
o Conservation and restoration of listed buildings
o Development of modern, high-specification facilities
Financial Management
* Prepare and manage estates, facilities, and operational budgets
* Ensure cost control and value for money
Leadership and Team Management
* Provide strong leadership across estates, facilities, grounds, catering, and support teams
* Ensure teams are well-structured, responsive, and delivery-focused
Strategic Contribution
* Support the COO in developing and delivering the School’s estates strategy
* Balance operational delivery with longer-term planning, particularly across a diverse and evolving estate
For a detailed description of duties and benefits, please view the Candidate Information Pack.
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