Site and Facilities Manager (Hendon)
23 hours ago
Hendon
Lead the Past. Influence the Future Job Title:\n Site and Facilities Manager Location:\n Hendon Prep, London, NW4 1TD Salary:\n Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Hours:\n 52.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday Contract:\n Permanent | 52 Weeks Start:\n January 2027 About the School\n At Hendon Prep, we pride ourselves on being a warm, inclusive, and nurturing independent preparatory school. Here, every child is known, supported, and encouraged to succeed. Our community values kindness, resilience, and a love of learning, ensuring that students from Preschool through to Year 6 flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. \n We offer a broad and engaging curriculum alongside a rich co-curricular programme, with safeguarding and student wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. About the Role\n We believe that exceptional learning begins with an exceptional environment. That's why we're on the lookout for a proactive and highly organised Site & Facilities Manager to lead the management, maintenance, and future development of our school estate. Your role will be crucial in ensuring our facilities continue to inspire students, staff, and visitors alike. \n This is more than just a caretaking position; as a key member of the school's leadership team, you'll help shape the long-term future of our facilities while maintaining a safe, compliant, and welcoming environment. \n Reporting directly to the Headteacher, you will: What You Will Be Doing\n\n • Lead the management and maintenance of the school site, buildings, and grounds.\n, • Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, fire safety, and statutory regulations.\n, • Manage planned preventative maintenance and oversee reactive repairs.\n, • Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and service providers, ensuring high-quality standards.\n, • Deliver site improvement, refurbishment, and estate development projects.\n, • Maintain accurate compliance, maintenance, and risk management records.\n, • Manage facilities budgets and site resources effectively.\n, • Oversee specialist learning environments and technical equipment.\n, • Support school events, educational visits, and operational activities, including minibus driving where required.\nWhat You Will Bring\n We're looking for a proactive and organised facilities professional who can confidently manage a busy school site while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and presentation. Here’s what you’ll need: \n\n • Experience in facilities, premises, estates, or site management.\n, • Strong knowledge of health and safety and compliance requirements.\n, • Experience managing contractors, maintenance programmes, and site projects.\n, • Excellent organisational, administrative, and problem-solving skills.\n, • Practical maintenance skills and a hands-on approach.\n, • Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.\n, • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.\n, • A full UK driving licence.\nDesirable Qualifications\n\n, • Facilities Management qualification.\n, • Experience working in a school or educational setting.\n, • Knowledge of compliance systems and statutory testing.\n, • D1 entitlement or experience driving minibuses.\n, • Understanding of independent school estates and compliance requirements.\nAbout Blenheim Schools\n Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools dedicated to enabling outstanding futures for every student. Our ethos revolves around understanding each child, their talents, character, and aspirations, providing a personalised, ambitious education that helps every child thrive. \n We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence, and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential. Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion, and professional growth. \n We are proud to be part of OFG Education, which was officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year in 2025. How to Apply\n Ready to make a difference? Complete your application before the closing date. Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. \n OFG Education is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants due to delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.