Facilities Manager Boarding School in Dorset!
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15 hours ago
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Job Summary
A prestigious boarding school in Dorset is seeking an experienced and highly organised Facilities Manager to take strategic and operational responsibility for the schools estate. This is a senior full-time role within a well-established boarding environment offering the opportunity to oversee a complex site that operates year-round and plays a central role in school life.
The Role
You will lead the effective management safety and development of the schools buildings grounds and facilities ensuring they are safe compliant and maintained to a high standard at all times. Working closely with the Head and senior leadership team you will provide both day-to-day operational oversight and longer-term estates planning.
Key responsibilities include:
Overseeing the daily operation of the schools buildings and extensive grounds
Ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation fire safety and statutory checks
Managing planned and reactive maintenance schedules across academic boarding and residential areas
Leading and line-managing site staff caretakers and cleaning teams
Coordinating and supervising external contractors and specialist services
Managing facilities budgets procurement and supplier relationships
Supporting capital projects refurbishment works and long-term estates development
Ensuring boarding houses are safe comfortable and fully operational year-round
Responding effectively to out-of-hours or emergency issues where required
The School Environment
This Dorset boarding school is known for its high standards strong pastoral care and well-maintained campus. The school operates throughout term time and beyond meaning facilities management is central to student wellbeing safeguarding and the smooth running of daily life. Leadership is professional and supportive with a strong emphasis on compliance planning and continuous improvement.
What the School Is Looking For
Proven experience in facilities estates or site management
Strong working knowledge of health and safety fire safety and compliance requirements
Experience managing staff contractors and budgets
Excellent organisational leadership and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and manage a varied high-responsibility workload
Experience in a school boarding or residential setting desirable
Why Join
Senior operational role within a respected boarding school
Opportunity to lead and shape a large well-established estate
Supportive leadership and clear strategic direction
Varied role combining hands-on management with long-term planning
Stable position within a professional and well-run organisation
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Facilities Manager role at a boarding school in Dorset please submit your CV. Early applications are encouraged due to the senior nature of the position.
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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