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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.
RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
