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.