Estates & Facilities Manager | Leading Independent School | Kensington & Chelsea

Exceptional schools deserve exceptional facilities. A prestigious Independent Primary School in Kensington & Chelsea is seeking an experienced Estates & Facilities Manager to join its senior support team on a full-time, permanent basis from October Half Term 2026. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced facilities professional to take ownership of a beautifully maintained school campus, ensuring pupils and staff benefit from a safe, secure and inspiring learning environment. Reporting to the Bursar, you'll lead the day-to-day management of the school's estate while driving high standards across maintenance, compliance and health & safety. The Role You'll be responsible for the strategic and operational management of the school's buildings, grounds and facilities. Responsibilities include: • Leading the maintenance and upkeep of the school estate • Managing planned and reactive maintenance programmes • Overseeing contractors and external service providers • Ensuring compliance with health & safety, fire safety and statutory regulations • Managing facilities budgets and procurement • Developing long-term maintenance and improvement plans • Supporting school events and ensuring the site operates efficiently throughout the year What Makes This Role Stand Out? This well-established independent school is renowned for its outstanding facilities, excellent staff retention and strong community ethos. The successful candidate will join a collaborative leadership team where operational excellence is recognised as a vital part of delivering an exceptional educational experience. About You The school is looking for an experienced Estates Manager, Facilities Manager or Site Manager with a strong understanding of building compliance and contractor management. You'll be a confident leader with excellent organisational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptionally high standards across the school site. Salary & Benefits • £48,000 – £60,000 per annum • Full-time, permanent position • October Half Term 2026 start • Generous pension scheme • Complimentary staff lunches • Free on-site parking • Ongoing leadership development • Employee wellbeing programme Apply The school is interviewing as soon as suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged. If you're looking for a senior facilities role where you can take real ownership of a first-class school environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join one of London's leading independent primary schools. Apply today.