Facilities Manager – Kent Independent School

Marchant Recruitment; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent school in Gravesend is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the management of its estate. The role requires rigorous compliance with regulations, strategic planning for maintenance, and effective leadership of the facilities team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facilities management and strong contract management skills. This position offers a highly competitive salary of £55,000 to £65,000 per annum along with generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous independent school pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Extensive managerial experience in facilities management within a large institutional environment.
• Ability to develop and implement long-term Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategies.
• Experience in negotiating and managing external service contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term PPM strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and develop in-house premises and grounds staff teams.

Skills

Computer Skills

Management Experience

Facilities Management

HVAC

Maintenance Management

Budgeting

Job description

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 55000 - 65000 per annum).
• Support : Generous independent school pension scheme and enhanced annual leave entitlement.

Key Skills

Computer Skills, Management Experience, Facilities Management, HVAC, CMMS, Ammonia Refrigeration, HVAC / R, Maintenance Management, OSHA, Maintenance, Budgeting, Supervising Experience

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1