Facilities Manager – Kent Independent School
Gravesend, Kent, United Kingdom
Job Description
School Status & Location
- Sector: Leading Independent Day and Boarding School (Estate Guardians).
- Location: Kent (South East).
- Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing February 2026.
This prestigious independent school, set across extensive grounds, seeks a strategic Facilities Manager. The school requires an expert capable of managing a complex estate, driving efficiency, and ensuring rigorous compliance across all buildings and facilities. The role demands high-level strategic thinking and robust contract management skills.
Core Responsibilities & Scope
- Strategic Visionary: Developing and implementing long-term Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategies and managing major capital expenditure projects.
- Contract Crusader: Full accountability for all statutory and regulatory compliance (H&S, Fire, Water), negotiating and managing all external service contracts.
- Team Leader: Leadership, training, and development of the in-house premises and grounds staff teams.
- Essential Requirements: Extensive managerial experience in facilities management within a large institutional environment.
- Salary Range: Highly competitive salary (expected to be 55,000 - 65,000 per annum).
- Support: Generous independent school pension scheme and enhanced annual leave entitlement.
Skills Required
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD4266856
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:£55,000-65,000 per year
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Employment StatusFull Time
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Job LocationGravesend, Kent, United Kingdom
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EducationNot mentioned