Head of Facilities

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable independent institution in Edinburgh is seeking a Head of Estates and Facilities to manage a large educational estate. This leadership role involves strategic oversight of maintenance, compliance, and sustainability, requiring strong experience in facilities management. The ideal candidate will hold a health & safety qualification and possess excellent leadership skills. This position offers long-term stability and the chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Holiday

Pension

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities or estates management within an educational institution.
• Strong background in compliance and health & safety measures.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Strategic management of the educational estate.
• Oversight of maintenance and compliance.
• Leading a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Health & Safety knowledge

Facilities management

Project management

Education

Health & Safety qualification (IOSH, NEBOSH)

Job description

Head of Estates and Facilities
Edinburgh
£50,000 to £56,000 + 8am to 5pm + Holiday + Pension + Benefits

Excellent opportunity for an experienced estates professional to join a highly respected and long-established organisation in a leadership role where you will shape the future of a significant and historic site.

This independent institution has a strong reputation for excellence and a supportive working environment. Staff enjoy long tenures, and the organisation fosters professional growth, collaboration, and a shared commitment to sustainability and safety.

In this role, you will take full responsibility for the strategic and operational management of a large and varied estate. You will lead a multidisciplinary estates team and oversee all aspects of facilities management including maintenance, capital projects, compliance, health & safety, and sustainability.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in facilities or estates management, ideally within a school, university, or similar setting. You will hold a recognised health & safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH, and have strong leadership and budget management skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the reins of an impressive estate, in a role offering genuine responsibility, long-term stability, and the chance to make a real impact.

The Role:

• Strategic and day-to-day management of a large educational estate
• Oversight of maintenance, projects, compliance, and sustainability
• Leadership of a multidisciplinary team of caretaking, maintenance, and cleaning staff
• Full-time, site-based role

The Person:

• Background in estates/facilities/site management, ideally in an educational or similar environment
• Strong knowledge of health & safety, compliance, and project management
• Holds IOSH, NEBOSH or similar qualification
• Excellent leadership and communication skills