Head of Estates

The Society of Heads; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site cottage accommodation

Fee reductions for children

Job summary

The Society of Heads is seeking a Head of Estates for an independent day school in Ealing, West London. This broad, hands-on leadership role covers the School’s estate, buildings, grounds, security, and safety, with a focus on practical solutions and proactive management.

You will balance strategic oversight with daily operations, drawing on experience in estates, facilities, or related environments to maintain a thriving school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in estates, facilities, operations, construction or engineering is valuable.
• Excellent organisational and practical judgement with a can-do approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the School's estate, buildings, grounds, security, contractors, facilities and health and safety.
• Drive day-to-day operational delivery, problem solving and resilience, coordinating resources and teams.

Skills

Estates management

Facilities operations

Job description

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Head of Estates to join our vibrant and inspirational school community. As a thriving independent day school in Ealing, West London we pride ourselves on our extensive grounds, diverse academic and extracurricular programs, and strong sense of community.

About the Role

This is a broad and varied operational leadership role with responsibility for the School's estate, buildings, grounds, security, contractors, facilities, health and safety and day-to-day operational resilience.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving problems, organising people and resources, and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, spotting issues before they become problems and driving practical solutions.

About You

You should be organised with excellent practical judgement, strong communication skills and a positive, can-do approach. You should be capable of balancing strategic oversight with day-to-day operational delivery.

Experience gained in estates, facilities, operations, the armed forces, construction, engineering or a similar environment would be particularly valuable.

Why Join Us

In addition to a competitive salary, this role includes a charming three-bedroom cottage located within the School grounds, providing a significant accommodation benefit in one of London's most desirable locations. The successful candidate may also benefit from substantial fee reductions for their children attending the School.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a welcoming school community, working within a beautiful estate and making a lasting impact on the environment in which our pupils learn and thrive.