Facilities Manager Independent School

Role Category & Location

• Sector :
  Prestigious Independent School (Boarding and Day with Sixth Form).
• Location :
  Derby (East Midlands England).
• Start Date :
  Permanent full-time role commencing January 2026.

This major Independent School requires a strategic Facilities Manager to oversee its extensive estate operations. The school needs an expert capable of managing a complex portfolio of buildings driving operational efficiency and ensuring rigorous statutory compliance across the entire campus while maintaining high independent school standards.

• Strategic Visionary :
  Developing and implementing long-term Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategies and managing maintenance budgets.
• Contract Crusader :
  Full accountability for all statutory and regulatory compliance (H&S Fire Water) and managing all external service contracts.
• Team Leader :
  Direct line management of the Site Caretaking and cleaning staff teams.

• Essential Requirements :
  Extensive managerial experience in facilities management within an institutional setting (e.g. educational corporate).
• Salary Range :
  Highly competitive salary compensated on the schools independent pay scale (expected to be 50000 - 60000 per annum).
• Support :
  Generous independent school pension scheme and structured professional development.

Computer Skills,Management Experience,Facilities Management,HVAC,CMMS,Ammonia Refrigeration,HVAC / R,Maintenance Management,OSHA,Maintenance,Budgeting,Supervising Experience

Full Time

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