Head of Facilities

Teacheroo; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Scotland is seeking a Head of Facilities to ensure a well-maintained, safe, and welcoming environment. The role requires dynamic leadership of the Facilities team and strong compliance with Health and Safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facilities management and a commitment to service excellence. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Reduced school fees

Pension Contribution

Professional development opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management or related field.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Facilities team ensuring high service levels.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Manage maintenance and capital budgets effectively.
• Coordinate school events and manage facility bookings.
• Oversee transport services and ensure legal compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety Compliance

Facilities Management

Customer Service

Job description

Overview

HEAD OF FACILITIES | FULL TIME, PERMANENT

Salary: £50,000 - £56,000 annual salary.

Hours of Work: 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday but with flexibility required to cover emergencies and on-call rota.

Annual Leave: 6 weeks plus 8 days entitlement.

Key dates: Closing Date - 3rd October 2025; Interviews - W/C 6th October 2025.

Job Purpose: The Head of Facilities reports directly to the Business Director and is responsible for ensuring the site is safe, clean and well-maintained; maintaining a visible and approachable Facilities team; managing facilities operations; Health and Safety and security; contract management for best value; and supporting sustainability programmes and initiatives.

Accountable To: Business Director

Package Description: Competitive remuneration and benefits package including: Reduced school fees and wraparound care at St George’s School; Pension Contribution; Staff lunches; Access to school buses on school bus routes for all staff (small charge payable); Professional learning and development opportunities; Employee Assistance Programme; Generous annual leave entitlement; Cycle-to-work scheme; Opportunity to benefit from the use of school facilities; Death in service benefits; Opportunity to join our community and contribute to social, music, drama and other events and activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Management and Policy: Provide dynamic, creative and effective leadership of the Facilities team, ensuring excellent customer service levels are maintained; line management of the Facilities Supervisor, Maintenance Technicians, Caretaker and Head Groundskeeper; ensure completion of actions in the annual School Improvement Plan related to Estates and Operations; ensure appropriate out of hours emergency cover and alarm monitoring is arranged, including being part of the out of hours rota; provide input to the School risk register and ensure department risks are identified and managed appropriately; produce and update relevant policies (e.g., Major Incident, Transport, Allergies); prepare papers/reports and present to Council Property Committee; attend operational SLT meetings as required.
• Health and Safety: Liaise with external Health & Safety advisors to ensure compliance with current legislation and best practice; implement recommendations; keep policies and procedures updated; arrange and minute termly Health & Safety Committee and provide reports; ensure regular inspections identify unsafe premises, plant, equipment and machinery; oversee fire safety requirements and related testing; manage asbestos, hazardous chemicals and legionella risk; operate contractor permit to work system; ensure accident reporting is maintained with trend analysis.
• School Building and Grounds: Develop and prioritise planned preventative maintenance and refurbishment plans; work with Facilities Supervisor to address maintenance issues; manage maintenance and capital budgets; oversee cleaning, maintenance and service contracts; monitor statutory/regulatory compliance; ensure safety, security, cleanliness and presentation of buildings and grounds; manage staff/visitor parking and neighbour relations; ensure manuals, risk assessments, completion certificates, maintenance records and service drawings are filed; manage on-site accommodation and occupancy arrangements; promote practices contributing to net carbon zero targets.
• Events, Lettings and Room Bookings: Coordinate major school events with SLT/marketing; manage commercial and community engagement hire agreements; manage relationships with partners; ensure letting systems and room booking processes are current and efficient; coordinate invoicing for facilities hire with Finance; arrange practicalities such as caretaking, parking, access and catering; avoid clashes with external lettings.
• Transport: Overall responsibility for strategic and operational delivery of the School transport service, ensuring best value, legal compliance, driver training and records; administer day-to-day queries; ensure minibuses are regularly inspected and have current MOT certificates and insurance; negotiate hire/lease agreements as required; occasional minibus driving may be required.
• Safeguarding: Adhere to safeguarding and child protection policies; ensure external contractors operate within safeguarding policies.

General Requirements of the Role

• Undertake training courses and attend industry/networking events as necessary; undertake any other tasks directed by the Business Director consistent with the role.
• Be a visible presence and lead by example, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and high achievement.

The Ideal Candidate

Further details about the role, including Person Specification, can be found in the attached Job Pack.

About the school/organisation

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon receipt of sufficient suitable applications. As Edinburgh’s only all-through independent school for girls aged 3-18, St George's is a place of possibilities: where everyone is clearly heard; pupils feel empowered to be themselves; and innovation is constantly encouraged. The courage of our founding mothers, who pioneered women’s education in Victorian Scotland, still echoes defiantly through our corridors. That’s why amplifying the voice of every girl remains part of our DNA today as a loyal school community with a unique spirit of pride. Over 90% of our girls achieve their first-choice post-school destination: leaving us as robust, empathetic change-makers, ready to take on the world…

Contact Details

Teacheroo
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Contact: Rachel Hastie
Email: [e-mail]