Facilities Manager

Girls' Schools Association; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme 13.5%

Free school lunches

Employee wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced family leave

Professional development

Job summary

Francis Holland Regent's Park seeks a proactive Facilities Manager to lead the school’s estate operations in central London. You will manage a facilities team, ensure safety and compliance, and drive delivery of capital projects that shape a thriving educational environment.

You will partner with senior leaders and the Francis Holland Schools Trust Estates Team to plan modernisation and sustainability initiatives, balancing operational excellence with long-term asset management.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities or estates management.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance and health and safety requirements.
• Experience managing contractors, maintenance programmes and operational budgets.
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Experience supporting refurbishment or capital projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated facilities team and oversee daily operations.
• Contribute to development and delivery of capital expenditure projects.
• Support estate modernisation and long-term asset management planning.
• Influence sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and Estates Team on strategic development.

Skills

Facilities management

Compliance & safety

Contractor management

Leadership

Budget management

Problem-solving

Capital projects support

Job description

THE SCHOOL

Francis Holland Regent’s Park is an academically selective independent day school for girls aged 11-18, located in the heart of London. Founded in 1878 by the Reverend Canon Francis Holland, it is one of three highly regarded independent girls’ schools in the Francis Holland Schools Trust, with senior schools at Regent’s Park and Sloane Square, and a preparatory school in Chelsea. For nearly 150 years, the Trust has built a strong reputation for delivering an exceptional, well-rounded, girls’ education - shaping futures with purpose. Whilst each of the schools is proudly unique, with its own culture, identity, and community, the schools are united by a shared belief: that education is for life. This approach combines academic excellence with outstanding pastoral care, equipping pupils to flourish, find happiness and lead lives of purpose.

THE ROLE

As Francis Holland Regent's Park embarks on an exciting period of estate development and investment, we have a unique opportunity for an ambitious Facilities Manager to play a key role in shaping the future of our exceptional school environment.

Alongside responsibility for maintaining a safe, compliant and high-performing estate, you will have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to the development and delivery of future capital expenditure (CapEx) projects.
• Support estate modernisation and long-term asset management planning.
• Influence sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives across the school.
• Work closely with senior leaders and the wider Trust Estates Team on strategic estate development.
• Lead a dedicated facilities team and make a visible impact across every aspect of school life.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing operational excellence with project delivery and wants to leave a lasting legacy on a thriving educational estate.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

You will be an experienced facilities, estates or premises professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional standards. You may already be working within education, healthcare, commercial property, hospitality or a similarly complex organisation and be looking for a role that offers greater responsibility, variety and influence.

You'll bring:

• Strong facilities or estates management experience.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance and health and safety requirements.
• Experience managing contractors, maintenance programmes and operational budgets.
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Experience supporting refurbishment, improvement or capital projects would be advantageous.

For more details on the role, please see attached job description pack.

WHY JOIN FRANCIS HOLLAND REGENT'S PARK?

At Francis Holland Regent's Park, you'll join a supportive and ambitious community where your contribution will be valued and your professional development encouraged. Benefits include:

• Generous pension scheme with 13.5% employer contribution.
• Free school lunches during term time.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced family leave benefits.
• Professional and leadership development opportunities.

APPLICATION

The closing date for applications is 8am on 30 November 2026. Longlist online interviews will take place on Friday 4 December 2026. Early applications are encouraged, applications will be considered as they are received. Interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received, and the school reserves the right to appoint at any stage. For queries regarding this position or its application, please email the People Team on [e-mail]

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