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We are seeking to appoint a Senior Facilities Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for ACS International School’s Facilities operations, focusing primarily on our Egham and Hillingdon campuses. Reporting to the Head of Estates the postholder is responsible for leading the Facilities team and support partners to ensure efficient facilities management in alignment with the ACS Strategic Plan, annual budgets, and Service Level Agreements.
Driven to deliver excellent, customer-focused services, you will oversee the development and management of campus facilities to meet the organisation's current and future needs. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work closely with faculties and departments, providing expert guidance and advice to ensure compliance with statutory obligations and a sound balance of best value and practice.About youThe successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, inspiring and inclusive leader, with demonstrable experience of leading and motivating facilities teams across a comparable estate portfolio including the management of extensive grounds. They will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to represent ACS to external parties as well as interface with internal partners, staff, consultants, and contractors.
You will be commercially astute with experience of managing significant operational and capital budgets. You will have an excellent knowledge and understanding of hard services, fabric maintenance and M&E, bring with you demonstrable experience of project managing large developments with values in excess on £1m and will possess a NEBOSH qualification in addition to your RICS, IWFM or other relevant built environment related qualification.
About usFounded in 1967 to serve the needs of global and local families, ACS International Schools educate over 2,400 students, aged 2 to 18, day and boarding, from more than 70 countries. Our three schools in Greater London are all non-sectarian and co-educational.
The Hillingdon Campus is centred around a stunning mansion house set in 13 acres. A modern wing extension has added libraries, science and IT labs, art studios, a cafeteria, a gym, an auditorium, and a dedicated music centre. The grounds incorporate an all-weather playing field, tennis and basketball courts, and adventure play areas.
The Egham Campus is set in beautifully landscaped grounds where history embraces modern learning. Significant investment has seen the recent additions of a DT and Art classroom block and a Sports Centre with Dance Studio.How to apply
For more information, including the Candidate Brochure and details of the application process, please contact Sian Gardiner from our retained advisors MRG Schools Leadership.The closing date for applications is Sunday 1st December 2024 ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values. ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, as an employee of ACS, you are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
