Head of Facilities and Estates

Reference: HOFEH12_1745917704

Head of Facilities & Estates

Edinburgh

3 - 6 Month Contract

£20-24ph (PAYE & CIS options available)

We are currently seeking an experienced Facilities Manager for a 3-6 Month contract looking after an educational campus in Edinburgh starting in ASAP. The role will be managing and coordinating the facilities team including soft services, hard services and grounds teams.

The Head of Facilities reports directly to the Business Director and is responsible for:

  • Ensuring the site is safe, clean and well-maintained;
  • Maintaining a visible and approachable Facilities team which ensures that the needs of the School are met;
  • Management of facilities operations (cleaning, maintenance and grounds, transport, room booking and major events);
  • Management of Health and Safety and security across the campus;
  • Securing best value and delivery through contract management (including maintenance, domestic, waste)
  • Support of sustainability programmes and initiatives.

What we are looking for:

  • Previous experience managing a facilities team in a commercial or education environment
  • NVQ/ Degree level qualification in Facilities Management/ Engineering
  • Must pass a full PVG Check
  • Driver - preferred but not essential

Please apply with your CV today for consideration to interview early January.

Resourcing Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£20.00 - £24.00
Per hour
GBP20 - GBP24 per hour

Edinburgh

Temporary

Added 29/04/2025
Reference: HOFEH12_1745917704

Head of Facilities and Estates

Edinburgh
Temporary

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