Director of Estates and Facilities

IWFM Regional/Special Interest Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Director of Estates and Facilities. The role offers a salary of £75,000–£80,000 and extensive benefits. The ideal candidate will lead the estates strategy across multiple sites, managing a team while ensuring compliance with fire safety and risk management. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH or IOSH. This position is a unique opportunity for impactful contributions within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Great pension

Extensive Benefits

25–30 days holiday

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in estates or facilities management in multi–site environments, ideally in education.
• Qualified (NEBOSH or IOSH) with strong knowledge of compliance, fire safety, and risk management.
• Proven track record of leading teams and managing large–scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the school's Estates Masterplan across multiple sites.
• Manage and develop the Estates and FM team, supporting staff to reach their full potential.
• Oversee all hard and soft services, supplier relationships, and external contracts to ensure value and performance.
• Drive space planning, capital projects, and long-term sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure compliance, resilience, and safety across all systems.
• Act as the key estates advisor in strategic discussions with Governors and Senior Leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Estates Management

Fire Safety Compliance

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH Qualification

Job description

Director of Estates and Facilities

Hammersmith, London

75,000–80,000 + Great pension + Extensive Benefits + 25–30 days holiday + Flexible working

Are you a senior estates or facilities professional looking for a role where you can take full ownership of a large, multi–site estate?

Do you want to join a leading school that offers long–term stability, an outstanding benefits package, and the chance to work in a supportive, well–resourced environment?

This prestigious educational institution is known for academic excellence, social inclusion, and a forward–thinking estates vision. As part of the senior leadership team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the estate strategy, ensuring the school operates efficiently, safely, and sustainably.

This is a key position for an experienced estates professional who thrives on leading teams, managing complex projects, and balancing strategic planning with day–to–day operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a proven background in estates or facilities management within multi–site environments, ideally in education, and will be qualified (NEBOSH or IOSH) with strong expertise in compliance frameworks, fire safety, and risk management. You will be a calm, trusted, and unifying presence who can bring strategy to life while delivering practical results.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading private school and make a real, lasting impact across a high–profile estate.

The Role:

• Lead and deliver the school's Estates Masterplan across multiple sites.
• Manage and develop the Estates and FM team, supporting staff to reach their full potential.
• Oversee all hard and soft services, supplier relationships, and external contracts to ensure value and performance.
• Drive space planning, capital projects, and long–term sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure compliance, resilience, and safety across all systems.
• Act as the key estates advisor in strategic discussions with Governors and Senior Leaders.

The Person:

• Extensive experience in estates or facilities management in multi–site environments, ideally in education.
• Qualified (NEBOSH or IOSH) with strong knowledge of compliance, fire safety, and risk management.
• Proven track record of leading teams and managing large–scale projects.
• Excellent communication, problem–solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• A calm, trusted, and unifying presence who can turn strategy into action.