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Head of Facilities

Salary: 50,000 - 56,000 per annum
Location: Fife / Edinburgh
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a proactive and experienced Head of Facilities to join a leading independent team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing a high-performing Facilities team (maintenance, janitorial, and grounds)
• Overseeing all facilities operations including maintenance, cleaning, transport, lettings and security
• Managing health & safety across the campus, ensuring compliance and best practice
• Monitoring and delivering planned preventative maintenance and capital projects
• Supporting sustainability initiatives and the school's net-zero objectives
• Managing budgets, contracts, procurement and risk assessments
• Ensuring smooth delivery of major school events and external lettings

About the Role:

Reporting to the Business Director, the Head of Facilities plays a crucial leadership role in the effective and safe running of the school site. You will be a visible and approachable figure, ensuring high standards are maintained across the campus and that the needs of staff, pupils and visitors are consistently met.

This is a varied and hands-on role, requiring excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills. You will also be part of the out-of-hours emergency rota and contribute to operational planning at a senior level.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience managing a team in a customer-focused environment
• Strong facilities or maintenance background
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities
• Confident communicator and team leader
• Budget management and supplier procurement experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and facilities helpdesk systems
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance
• Flexible, calm under pressure, and comfortable with hands-on tasks

Desirable:

• Technical trade background
• Experience delivering capital or refurbishment projects
• Knowledge of school operations or educational settings

Why Work With Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape and maintain the working environment of a prestigious private school while contributing to long-term improvements and sustainability goals. The school offers a supportive working culture, strong leadership, and an attractive location in one of Edinburgh's most desirable areas.

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