Strategic Facilities Manager: School Estate & Compliance

Marchant Recruitment; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent school in Gravesend is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the management of its estate. The role requires rigorous compliance with regulations, strategic planning for maintenance, and effective leadership of the facilities team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facilities management and strong contract management skills. This position offers a highly competitive salary of £55,000 to £65,000 per annum along with generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous independent school pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Extensive managerial experience in facilities management within a large institutional environment.
• Ability to develop and implement long-term Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategies.
• Experience in negotiating and managing external service contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term PPM strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and develop in-house premises and grounds staff teams.

Skills

Computer Skills

Management Experience

Facilities Management

HVAC

Maintenance Management

Budgeting

Job description

An independent school in Gravesend is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the management of its estate. The role requires rigorous compliance with regulations, strategic planning for maintenance, and effective leadership of the facilities team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facilities management and strong contract management skills. This position offers a highly competitive salary of £55,000 to £65,000 per annum along with generous benefits.