The Hall School - Head of Estates

Summary

Lead the strategic and operational management of a thriving independent school’s estate, overseeing facilities, compliance, estate development and a dedicated team in a varied fixed-term leadership role with potential for permanence.

Detail

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced estates or operations professional to lead a busy operations team and play a key role in shaping the future of a thriving independent school.

Working closely with the Head, you will have strategic responsibility for all aspects of estates and operational management, including facilities, cleaning, health and safety, security, transport, grounds and commercial lettings. You will ensure that our pupils, staff and visitors benefit from a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment while helping to drive continuous improvement across the School.

This is a highly varied and rewarding leadership position, combining day-to-day operational oversight with exciting long-term projects, including estate development and refurbishment initiatives. You will lead a dedicated team, manage significant budgets, oversee compliance and health and safety, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the School community.

We are looking for a proactive and resilient leader with substantial estates, facilities or operations management experience, excellent project management skills and a passion for delivering outstanding service. In return, we offer the opportunity to make a significant impact within a successful and ambitious school where your work will be visible, valued and rewarding.

This is a fixed-term position with a start date as soon as possible, although a January 2027 start can also be accommodated. The contract will run until the end of the academic year on 31 August 2027, with the potential for the role to become permanent thereafter.

Documents

• Job Description and Person Spec - Head of Estates PDF Document