Estates & Facilities Lead – Sustainability & Safety

S1jobs; Glasgow; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kelvinside Academy, a leading independent school in Glasgow, seeks an Estates and Facilities Manager to lead the on-site team and external contractors. You will ensure safe, well-maintained facilities, coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, and champion sustainability across the campus.

The role focuses on health and safety compliance, operational oversight, and efficient management of the school estate. Experience in education settings and a full driving licence are desirable.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in a facilities, estates, or maintenance management role—preferably within an education environment.
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and compliance (IOSH/NEBOSH qualification desirable).
• Experience of managing budgets, maintenance schedules and external contractors.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Practical and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate a small team.
• Familiarity with building management systems, maintenance software, and asset management.
• Full / clean driving licence (with D1)
• Interest and engagement in the wider life of the school such as CCF cadets or sport is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Manage and coordinate the Estates and Facilities team and external contractors.
• Ensure compliance and delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, including essential systems.
• Maintain records, manage health and safety protocols, and respond to emergencies.
• Lead energy efficiency, waste management and sustainability initiatives.
• Liaise with stakeholders, oversee security systems and safety drills.
• Plan budgets and tender exercises for value for money.

Kenntnisse

Facilities management

Health & safety leadership

Budget management

Team leadership

Contractor management

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Driving licence (D1)

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

IOSH/NEBOSH qualification desirable

Jobbeschreibung

Kelvinside Academy, a leading independent school in Glasgow, seeks an Estates and Facilities Manager to lead the on-site team and external contractors. You will ensure safe, well-maintained facilities, coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, and champion sustainability across the campus.

The role focuses on health and safety compliance, operational oversight, and efficient management of the school estate. Experience in education settings and a full driving licence are desirable.