Role Status & Location

• Position: Facilities Manager (Senior Support Staff).
• Sector: Leading Independent Day and Boarding School (Historic Site).
• Location: Reigate, Surrey.
• Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January 2026.

The Opportunity & School Profile

This historic independent school in Reigate, with both day and boarding provision, seeks a meticulous Facilities Manager. The role requires experience in managing a complex, often historic estate, ensuring that the specialized teaching blocks, residential buildings, and extensive grounds are all maintained to the highest standard to support the pastoral and academic mission.

Core Responsibilities & Facilities Scope

• Preservation & Maintenance: Overseeing the conservation and maintenance of historic buildings while managing modern infrastructure (HVAC, electrical systems, etc.).
• Boarding Focus: Ensuring high standards of safety, cleanliness, and functionality are met across all residential boarding accommodation.
• Contract Management: Negotiating and managing all service contracts, utilities, and major repair works.

Compensation & Benefits

• Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (52 weeks per year).
• Salary Range: £52,000 - £62,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Essential Requirements: Extensive experience managing a complex, multi-functional estate, ideally involving historic buildings and residential accommodation.
• Support: Generous independent school pension scheme and a high level of autonomy in the role.