Holme Grange School - Estates & Facilities Manager

Berkshire
Holme Grange School
Full-time

Summary

Estates and Facilities Manager required in Autumn 2025 to lead a seven-strong team responsible for the management, maintenance, repair and improvement of the School properties and grounds.

Detail

Holme Grange is a successful, traditional Independent School with a real soul. We aim to stimulate intellectual curiosity and encourage pupils to embrace challenge. We have high expectations, setting high standards for ourselves and our pupils. Pastoral care is the responsibility of every member of staff and is one of the many strengths of this thriving School and we have waiting lists in most year groups.

The Estates and Facilities Manager will be responsible for the management, maintenance, repair and improvement of the School properties and grounds. They will also ensure the School’s obligations with regards to regulatory compliance and best practice are met, maintain all associated documentation and records, and serve as the School’s Fire and Health and Safety Officer.

Reporting to the Bursar, the Estates and Facilities Manager will head a team of seven including the Grounds and Maintenance Supervisor and live-in caretaker. The post holder will liaise with all across the School community.

The postholder will join a team dedicated to the effective running of the School and will work collaboratively with colleagues across academic and support functions. They will demonstrate the wider context of support operations in our authentic, ambitious, courageous and inclusive learning community.

Holme Grange is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for all jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level. A Prohibition Check is also carried out. Holme Grange School is an equal opportunities employer.

For further information please contact the HR Manager, Matthew Watts, by telephone on 0118 978 1566 or email to hr@holmegrange.org. Pre-application visits welcome

Applications will only be accepted by completion of an application form which should be submitted with a hand-written letter of introduction to the Headteacher, Mrs C Robinson.

Interviews: 12th/15th August 2025