Senior Facilities Manager

Kingston Educational Trust; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work

Professional development

Job summary

Kingston Educational Trust is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to lead facilities operations across The Kingston Academy and Fern Hill Primary School. You will oversee estates management, statutory compliance, health and safety, and contractor oversight while guiding a facilities team toward high standards.

The role involves strategic estate planning, budget oversight and ensuring safe, compliant and inspiring environments for pupils and staff. NEBOSH certs and IOSH Safely are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in facilities, estates or property management.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and health & safety legislation.
• Experience managing contractors, budgets and maintenance programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities and estates management, including planned maintenance and site improvement programmes.
• Oversee statutory compliance, health and safety, risk management and regulatory inspections.
• Manage and develop a dedicated facilities team, promoting high standards and continuous improvement.
• Oversee contractors, procurement, budgets and maintenance expenditure.
• Contribute to long-term estate planning and investment decisions across the Trust.

Skills

Facilities management

Estates management

Property management

Leadership

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

An exciting leadership opportunity within a growing and ambitious Trust!

Kingston Educational Trust is seeking an experienced, proactive and highly motivated Senior Facilities Manager to lead facilities operations and oversee estates management and statutory compliance across our two successful schools, The Kingston Academy and Fern Hill Primary School.

This is a key senior operational leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of our estate while ensuring our schools remain safe, secure, compliant and inspiring environments for pupils and staff.

Kingston Educational Trust was established to deliver exceptional education for the communities we serve, building on the success and strong foundations of The Kingston Academy, which opened in September 2015 through a unique partnership between Kingston University, Kingston College, and the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

These organisations continue to form our Trust membership today and underpin our collaborative, civic-minded ethos.

The Role

Working closely with Headteachers and senior leaders, you will:

• Lead facilities and estates management, including planned maintenance and site improvement programmes.
• Oversee statutory compliance, health and safety, risk management and regulatory inspections.
• Manage and develop a dedicated facilities team, promoting high standards and continuous improvement.
• Oversee contractors, procurement, budgets and maintenance expenditure.
• Contribute to long-term estate planning and investment decisions across the Trust.

About You

We are looking for a confident, solution focused professional with significant experience in facilities, estates or property management.

You will bring proven leadership skills, strong knowledge of statutory compliance and health and safety legislation, and experience managing contractors, budgets and maintenance programmes.

A NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent Level 3 Health & Safety qualification) is essential, alongside an IOSH Managing Safely qualification or willingness to obtain one. Experience within an educational setting would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

There are many benefits to working at Kingston Educational Trust, including:

• Generous pay scales, regularly paying up to 1% higher than the National Support Staff Pay Scales.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements may be considered on request.
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering free confidential advice and support.
• A programme of staff wellbeing initiatives.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Opportunities for high-quality professional development and career progression across the Trust.
• A vibrant, supportive and collaborative working environment where staff wellbeing is genuinely prioritised.

Interview Procedure

Our selection procedure will aim to identify with rigour whether the candidate fulfils the requirements of the post and will include consideration of the candidate's suitability to work with children and young people.

The process will include:

• A practical task.
• Interview with senior staff.

Early applications are welcome, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date should we identify a suitable candidate.

Interview date: To be confirmed.

Equal Opportunities

At Kingston Educational Trust, we believe that diversity enriches our school community and enhances the educational experience for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our staff and students. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone. Join us in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Statement

The Kingston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undergo appropriate pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with a Barred List check for regulated activity), references from previous employers, verification of qualifications, and confirmation of eligibility to work in the UK. Identity and qualification documents will be verified prior to any offer of employment.

Please refer to the job pack for further information about the role and person specification.

We look forward to receiving your application.