Head of Estates

ISC group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ISC group is seeking an experienced estates or operations leader to head a busy operations team at a thriving independent school. Working closely with the Head, you will shape strategic estates and operational management, ensuring a safe, welcoming and well‑maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

This role combines day‑to‑day oversight with long‑term projects, including estate development and refurbishment.

Qualifications

• Extensive estates or operations management experience.
• Strong project management and budgeting skills.
• Ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Strategic oversight of estates and operations.
• Lead facilities, safety, security, transport, grounds and lettings.
• Manage budgets and ensure health, safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with school-wide teams to drive improvements.

Skills

Estates management

Facilities management

Leadership

Project management

Health & safety

Budget management

Job description

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced estates or operations professional to lead a busy operations team and play a key role in shaping the future of a thriving independent school.

Working closely with the Head, you will have strategic responsibility for all aspects of estates and operational management, including facilities, cleaning, health and safety, security, transport, grounds and commercial lettings. You will ensure that our pupils, staff and visitors benefit from a safe, welcoming and well‑maintained environment while helping to drive continuous improvement across the School.

This is a highly varied and rewarding leadership position, combining day‑to‑day operational oversight with exciting long‑term projects, including estate development and refurbishment initiatives. You will lead a dedicated team, manage significant budgets, oversee compliance and health and safety, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the School community.

We are looking for a proactive and resilient leader with substantial estates, facilities or operations management experience, excellent project management skills and a passion for delivering outstanding service. In return, we offer the opportunity to make a significant impact within a successful and ambitious school where your work will be visible, valued and rewarding.