Estates & Facilities Manager

Arnold House School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunches during term time

Job summary

Arnold House School in London NW8 is seeking an Estates & Facilities Manager to oversee three sites, manage risk and health and safety, and lead a small team while delivering development projects from initiation to completion.

The role involves day-to-day operations, site security, and ensuring high standards across all facilities. The school values a proactive approach and a commitment to a safe, well-maintained environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing facilities across multiple sites.
• Proven ability to manage health and safety across the estate.

Responsibilities

• Manage the facilities and estate over three sites (London NW8 and Edgware Activities Centre).
• Line manage a team and oversee development works from start to finish.
• Ensure day-to-day operational management and security of school sites.

Skills

Facilities management

Health and safety

Team leadership

Project management

Risk management

Job description

Arnold House was founded in 1905 in St John's Wood. It is an independent preparatory school located in London, NW8, for boys from 3 to 13, and a member of IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools). In November we will become part of the St Paul's Group, a family of leading preparatory schools brought together by a shared commitment to educational excellence. In our recent ISI inspection it was reported that pupils' academic achievement and personal development are both excellent.

We are looking for an Estates & Facilities Manager who relishes the challenges and opportunities that a multi-site school presents and who is experienced at managing risk and health and safety, as well as line managing a team and project managing development works from beginning to end.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and development of the facilities and estate over our three sites, two in London NW8 and our Activities Centre in Edgware, as well as the day-to-day operational management and security of the school sites.

We offer a competitive salary and pension, a friendly work environment, free lunches during term time.

In January we were awarded School Mental Health Gold Award by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. Our school is known for its family ethos and being a great place to work. We are committed to promoting and protecting the mental and physical health of all our staff.

Arnold House was founded in 1905 in St John's Wood. It is an independent preparatory school located in London, NW8, for boys from 3 to 13, and a member of IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools). In November we will become part of the St Paul's Group, a family of leading preparatory schools brought together by a shared commitment to educational excellence. In our recent ISI inspection it was reported that pupils' academic achievement and personal development are both excellent.

We offer a competitive salary and pension, a friendly work environment, free lunches during term time.

In January we were awarded School Mental Health Gold Award by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. Our school is known for its family ethos and being a great place to work. We are committed to promoting and protecting the mental and physical health of all our staff.