Facilities Manager – Independent School in Oxford
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Job Summary
A prestigious and well-established independent school in Oxford is seeking a highly skilled motivated and organised Facilities Manager to oversee the operation maintenance and long-term development of its impressive school estate. This full-time permanent role begins January 2026 offering an excellent opportunity for a facilities professional seeking a high-quality working environment and genuine long-term stability.
Job Overview
As the Facilities Manager you will take full responsibility for ensuring the buildings grounds equipment and infrastructure of the school are safe secure and maintained to an exceptional standard.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading the premises team and coordinating daily site operations
Managing planned and reactive maintenance across the campus
Overseeing health & safety compliance risk assessments and statutory inspections
Managing and monitoring contractors service providers and project works
Ensuring security access control fire safety systems and emergency procedures are robust
Supporting school events lettings and logistical planning
Contributing to long-term development plans and improvement projects in partnership with senior leadership
The role requires a confident leader who can manage a varied workload communicate effectively and maintain consistently high standards.
The School
This Oxford independent school is known for:
Beautiful well-maintained historic and modern buildings
High academic standards and exceptional pastoral care
A warm respectful community culture
Excellent investment in facilities and estate development
Strong support for operational and premises teams
Working here offers a stable professional environment with excellent resources and a leadership team who value the essential contribution of estates staff.
Experience & Qualifications
Proven experience in facilities estates or site management (independent school experience beneficial)
Strong understanding of health & safety compliance and statutory regulations
Ability to lead a team confidently and manage contractors effectively
Practical problem-solving skills and strong organisational ability
Excellent communication reliability and professional conduct
Application
Please forward your CV as soon as possible to be considered for this Facilities Manager position in Oxford.
Key Skills
- Computer Skills
- Management Experience
- Facilities Management
- HVAC
- CMMS
- Ammonia Refrigeration
- HVAC/R
- Maintenance Management
- OSHA
- Maintenance
- Budgeting
- Supervising Experience
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