School Site & Facilities Lead - Safety, Projects & Compliance

Beech Hall School Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Blenheim Schools in London is seeking a proactive Site & Facilities Manager to lead the management, maintenance and future development of the school estate at Hendon Prep. You will ensure safety, compliance and a welcoming environment while working as a key member of the leadership team.

Reporting to the Headteacher, you will oversee buildings, grounds, capital projects, and service providers, manage budgets and drive site improvements, including events and minibus driving when required.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, premises, estates or site management.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing contractors, maintenance programmes and site projects.
• Excellent organisational, administrative and problem-solving skills.
• Practical maintenance skills and a hands-on approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Experience working in a school or educational setting.
• Knowledge of compliance systems and statutory testing.
• D1 entitlement or experience driving minibuses.
• Understanding of independent school estates and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management and maintenance of the school site, buildings and grounds.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, fire safety and statutory regulations.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance and oversee reactive repairs.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and service providers, ensuring high-quality standards.
• Deliver site improvement, refurbishment and estate development projects.
• Maintain accurate compliance, maintenance and risk management records.
• Manage facilities budgets and site resources effectively.
• Oversee specialist learning environments and technical equipment.
• Support school events, educational visits and operational activities, including minibus driving where required.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & safety

Contractor management

Budget management

Minibus driving

School experience

Job description

Blenheim Schools in London is seeking a proactive Site & Facilities Manager to lead the management, maintenance and future development of the school estate at Hendon Prep. You will ensure safety, compliance and a welcoming environment while working as a key member of the leadership team.

Reporting to the Headteacher, you will oversee buildings, grounds, capital projects, and service providers, manage budgets and drive site improvements, including events and minibus driving when required.