The Independent Schools Council
Required for: as soon as possible Location: across both Westminster School and Westminster Under School Contract: full-time, temporary (12-month fixed-term contract) Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum Benefits include: Free school meals when on-site 25 days paid holiday, as well as a discretionary Christmas shutdown period Generous School pension scheme Free access to the School's leisure facilities, including a fitness gym (restricted hours). Cycle to Work Scheme and season ticket loans following completion of our standard probation period Private medical insurance (opt in). Deadline for applications is midday on Monday 5th January 2026. Interviews will take place in-person shortly after the closing date. The Head of Facilities Management is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of a wide range of facilities services (hard and soft) at Westminster School, and the overall presentation of both school sites. This includes overseeing security, fire safety, waste management, laundry, events, and logistics, ensuring all services meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. The Head of Facilities Management leads multiple teams and manages key service contracts, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to support the smooth and sustainable daily running of large and busy sites. They will uphold high standards, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement of services that directly impact the daily life of pupils, staff, and visitors. This role will report to the Assistant Director of Estates and Operations. Immediate Line Management Responsibility Security & Fire Manager Senior Porter Laundry Supervisor Front of House (reception) team Key Responsibilities Contract Management & Logistics Oversee pest control, laundry, linen supplies, and waste management services across the sites. Manage service contracts for recycling, bulk and confidential waste, and compacting machines. Order and maintain furniture for common spaces, Day and Boarding Houses, and coordinate replacements as needed. Manage the school's vehicle fleet, including maintenance, tax and MOT, permits, and incident response. Security & Fire Safety Lead 24/7 security team, overseeing access control (ACT system), CCTV, and key management. Manage School security operations and systems to safeguard pupils, staff and parents, visitors and property, including monitoring and advising on any serious breaches of security. Liaise with police, Abbey, and other agencies on security matters, including major events and incidents. Represent the school on the Dean's Yard Security Forum and participate in the Critical Incident Control Team. Act as Fire Officer, overseeing statutory servicing, fire drills, alarm systems, and fire risk assessments. Chair the Fire Safety Committee, with oversight for preparing agenda and papers, and report to the Health & Safety Committee. Respond to security and fire incidents across both sites, ensuring robust emergency procedures. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Line management of aforementioned teams, ensuring effective performance, and professional development of individuals. Act as the main interface between the School and Loadstone House for the cleaning and hospitality staff on both sites. Attend weekly operational briefings with the Deputy Head (Co-Curriculum, Events & Planning) representing facilities management to inform stakeholders at the Great School, and Under School as appropriate. Events & Support Services Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g., Senior Management Committee/Team, Westminster School Enterprise Ltd, Loadstone House, Events & Planning Administrator, Day and Boarding internal House Teams, and external partners (e.g., Abbey, Church House, contractors , to ensure the smooth running of facilities management, and school events, including; Managing the set up and support for school events, Coordinating with the different teams and services required (e.g., events bookings, porters and security) Maintain inventory and manage logistics for post, parcels, and laundry across the estate. Compliance & Continuous Improvement Ensure all operations comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, including health and safety, fire, and environmental standards. Maintain accurate records and logs for key systems (e.g., access, keys, fire safety). Drive continuous improvement in service delivery, resource allocation, and team efficiency. Site Presentation Ensure presentation is maintained to a tidy and clean standard at both sites by conducting daily/weekly site inspections and taking action to resolve any identified issues. Implementing a schedule programme of reviews to ensure the above takes place. Other Any other activities as are required to support the Assistant Director of Estates & Operations. Working at Westminster Westminster School is a busy, purposeful and vibrant place to be and an excellent workplace. The community is made up of around 750 pupils, 120 teaching staff and 108 support staff. Our staff are friendly and welcoming, and all newcomers quickly become part of the rhythm of life here. There is a real sense of community here as, being a boarding school many members of staff and pupils live on site and the School's premises are very much treated as a home away from home. School life starts before breakfast and continues way beyond the working day; as a result, there is always a lively atmosphere in and around School and always someone to share a tea and biscuit with in the Common Room. Support staff as much as teaching staff are encouraged to embrace the School's day-to-day activities, whether that be attending an evening concert or a morning service in the Abbey. At Westminster we will always select the best candidate for every position. We do know, however, that we can only truly choose the best person on every occasion if a broad and diverse pool of candidates see the job advertised and are encouraged to apply. As such, we continue to work on how our job roles are encountered, and particularly welcome applications from groups who have traditionally been underrepresented here. Westminster School is for everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We hope you are encouraged to apply. The School Westminster School is an independent day and boarding school for boys aged 13-18 and girls aged 16-18, with a long history, a distinctive ethos, and a unique sense of place in the very heart of London. Pupils achieve exceptional examination results and entrance to some of the top universities in the world. It is a busy, passionate and purposeful place where independent and deep thinking is enjoyed, encouraged and respected by all, and where holistic excellence is nurtured and valued. While the School is one of the foremost centres of academic excellence in the country, its commitment to academic life does not make it a hothouse for passing examinations. Pupils' success at examinations and entry to leading universities is instead a result of their enjoyment of academic enquiry, debate and search for explanation, well beyond published syllabuses. Pupils are intellectually, socially, ethically and politically engaged and our aim is to ensure that their enthusiasm for learning is developed further, allowing them to take full advantage of the opportunities presented to them in the future. At Westminster, pupils have the freedom to lead on projects outside of the classroom and embrace a whole range of extra curricular activities and interests. A host of pupil led societies take place every week at the School, often with expert guest speakers, and pupils can choose to study an additional language, play an instrument or two, volunteer in local primary schools, row along the Thames, take part in plays and musical, and much more. The School's ethos resides in the enduring values of the liberal tradition reflected in the 1560 Charter of Westminster's Elizabethan foundation, where it is stated that: 'the youth which is growing to manhood, as tender shoots in the wood of our state, shall be liberally instructed in good books to the greater honour of the state'. Whilst academic and cultural attainments are highly prized at Westminster, the School is fully committed also to each pupil's spiritual, moral, emotional and physical development and wellbeing - with a particular emphasis on drawing out individual talent wherever it lies - and to prepare young people for fulfilled private and public lives. From September 2028, the School will welcome both girls and boys at 13+ entry, offering a Westminster education to all. By 2026, Westminster Under School will have opened its brand new pre-prep for girls and boys at 4+ and girls will have joined boys in Years 3 and 7, at the 7+ and 11+ entry points. By 2030, all year groups at Westminster School and Westminster Under School, from ages four to 18, will be fully co educational, reflecting the School's dedication to inclusivity and excellence.
Required for: as soon as possible Location: across both Westminster School and Westminster Under School Contract: full-time, temporary (12-month fixed-term contract) Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum Benefits include: Free school meals when on-site 25 days paid holiday, as well as a discretionary Christmas shutdown period Generous School pension scheme Free access to the School's leisure facilities, including a fitness gym (restricted hours). Cycle to Work Scheme and season ticket loans following completion of our standard probation period Private medical insurance (opt in). Deadline for applications is midday on Monday 5th January 2026. Interviews will take place in-person shortly after the closing date. The Head of Facilities Management is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of a wide range of facilities services (hard and soft) at Westminster School, and the overall presentation of both school sites. This includes overseeing security, fire safety, waste management, laundry, events, and logistics, ensuring all services meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. The Head of Facilities Management leads multiple teams and manages key service contracts, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to support the smooth and sustainable daily running of large and busy sites. They will uphold high standards, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement of services that directly impact the daily life of pupils, staff, and visitors. This role will report to the Assistant Director of Estates and Operations. Immediate Line Management Responsibility Security & Fire Manager Senior Porter Laundry Supervisor Front of House (reception) team Key Responsibilities Contract Management & Logistics Oversee pest control, laundry, linen supplies, and waste management services across the sites. Manage service contracts for recycling, bulk and confidential waste, and compacting machines. Order and maintain furniture for common spaces, Day and Boarding Houses, and coordinate replacements as needed. Manage the school's vehicle fleet, including maintenance, tax and MOT, permits, and incident response. Security & Fire Safety Lead 24/7 security team, overseeing access control (ACT system), CCTV, and key management. Manage School security operations and systems to safeguard pupils, staff and parents, visitors and property, including monitoring and advising on any serious breaches of security. Liaise with police, Abbey, and other agencies on security matters, including major events and incidents. Represent the school on the Dean's Yard Security Forum and participate in the Critical Incident Control Team. Act as Fire Officer, overseeing statutory servicing, fire drills, alarm systems, and fire risk assessments. Chair the Fire Safety Committee, with oversight for preparing agenda and papers, and report to the Health & Safety Committee. Respond to security and fire incidents across both sites, ensuring robust emergency procedures. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Line management of aforementioned teams, ensuring effective performance, and professional development of individuals. Act as the main interface between the School and Loadstone House for the cleaning and hospitality staff on both sites. Attend weekly operational briefings with the Deputy Head (Co-Curriculum, Events & Planning) representing facilities management to inform stakeholders at the Great School, and Under School as appropriate. Events & Support Services Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g., Senior Management Committee/Team, Westminster School Enterprise Ltd, Loadstone House, Events & Planning Administrator, Day and Boarding internal House Teams, and external partners (e.g., Abbey, Church House, contractors , to ensure the smooth running of facilities management, and school events, including; Managing the set up and support for school events, Coordinating with the different teams and services required (e.g., events bookings, porters and security) Maintain inventory and manage logistics for post, parcels, and laundry across the estate. Compliance & Continuous Improvement Ensure all operations comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, including health and safety, fire, and environmental standards. Maintain accurate records and logs for key systems (e.g., access, keys, fire safety). Drive continuous improvement in service delivery, resource allocation, and team efficiency. Site Presentation Ensure presentation is maintained to a tidy and clean standard at both sites by conducting daily/weekly site inspections and taking action to resolve any identified issues. Implementing a schedule programme of reviews to ensure the above takes place. Other Any other activities as are required to support the Assistant Director of Estates & Operations. Working at Westminster Westminster School is a busy, purposeful and vibrant place to be and an excellent workplace. The community is made up of around 750 pupils, 120 teaching staff and 108 support staff. Our staff are friendly and welcoming, and all newcomers quickly become part of the rhythm of life here. There is a real sense of community here as, being a boarding school many members of staff and pupils live on site and the School's premises are very much treated as a home away from home. School life starts before breakfast and continues way beyond the working day; as a result, there is always a lively atmosphere in and around School and always someone to share a tea and biscuit with in the Common Room. Support staff as much as teaching staff are encouraged to embrace the School's day-to-day activities, whether that be attending an evening concert or a morning service in the Abbey. At Westminster we will always select the best candidate for every position. We do know, however, that we can only truly choose the best person on every occasion if a broad and diverse pool of candidates see the job advertised and are encouraged to apply. As such, we continue to work on how our job roles are encountered, and particularly welcome applications from groups who have traditionally been underrepresented here. Westminster School is for everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We hope you are encouraged to apply. The School Westminster School is an independent day and boarding school for boys aged 13-18 and girls aged 16-18, with a long history, a distinctive ethos, and a unique sense of place in the very heart of London. Pupils achieve exceptional examination results and entrance to some of the top universities in the world. It is a busy, passionate and purposeful place where independent and deep thinking is enjoyed, encouraged and respected by all, and where holistic excellence is nurtured and valued. While the School is one of the foremost centres of academic excellence in the country, its commitment to academic life does not make it a hothouse for passing examinations. Pupils' success at examinations and entry to leading universities is instead a result of their enjoyment of academic enquiry, debate and search for explanation, well beyond published syllabuses. Pupils are intellectually, socially, ethically and politically engaged and our aim is to ensure that their enthusiasm for learning is developed further, allowing them to take full advantage of the opportunities presented to them in the future. At Westminster, pupils have the freedom to lead on projects outside of the classroom and embrace a whole range of extra curricular activities and interests. A host of pupil led societies take place every week at the School, often with expert guest speakers, and pupils can choose to study an additional language, play an instrument or two, volunteer in local primary schools, row along the Thames, take part in plays and musical, and much more. The School's ethos resides in the enduring values of the liberal tradition reflected in the 1560 Charter of Westminster's Elizabethan foundation, where it is stated that: 'the youth which is growing to manhood, as tender shoots in the wood of our state, shall be liberally instructed in good books to the greater honour of the state'. Whilst academic and cultural attainments are highly prized at Westminster, the School is fully committed also to each pupil's spiritual, moral, emotional and physical development and wellbeing - with a particular emphasis on drawing out individual talent wherever it lies - and to prepare young people for fulfilled private and public lives. From September 2028, the School will welcome both girls and boys at 13+ entry, offering a Westminster education to all. By 2026, Westminster Under School will have opened its brand new pre-prep for girls and boys at 4+ and girls will have joined boys in Years 3 and 7, at the 7+ and 11+ entry points. By 2030, all year groups at Westminster School and Westminster Under School, from ages four to 18, will be fully co educational, reflecting the School's dedication to inclusivity and excellence.
Premier Estates Limited
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Hybrid Working - Home Based / Premier Estates -72-74 King Edward Street, Macclesfield, SK10 1AT Ref 21318 Closing date 24/11/2025 Location Hybrid Working - Home Based / Premier Estates -72-74 King Edward Street, Macclesfield, SK10 1AT Salary Competitive SENIOR ESTATES PROJECT MANAGER POSITION AT PREMIER ESTATES LOCATION - Hybrid (Home /Office - 74 King Edward St, Macclesfield SK10 1AT) WORKING HOURS - Monday to Friday 0900 - 1730 SALARY - Competitive CONTRACT - Full-time, 12 Month Contract ABOUT US Premier Estates is an award-winning managing agent that successfully maintains one of the largest and most diverse residential property portfolios in the UK. Our success is founded on the fundamental principal of effective communication and unsurpassed customer service, establishing rewarding and lasting relationships with our many satisfied clients. BENEFITS Hybrid working Day off on your Birthday Free staff events Westfield Health cash back plan, with surgery options 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy extra holiday Christmas closure JOB DESCRIPTION The Estates Project Team is a support team that sits alongside our Estates Team. It is a relatively new team and it needs to be flexible and adapt to changes within the Company and across the wider industry. The purpose of the role is to lead and monitor external façade remediation across the mid-rise portfolio, along with other fire safety and non-fire safety works and projects. The Senior Estates Project Manager will develop relationships with a number of third parties including surveyors, solicitors, and government departments and will interact directly with those parties, providing updates and summaries to relevant Estates Teams, and protecting them from involvement where possible. The Senior Estates Project Manager will instruct and advise the Estates Teams where required but is ultimately a support team. The Senior Estates Project Manager will be customer and client facing. There will be a requirement to liaise directly with clients and attend meetings as required. The Senior Estates Project Manager will support the Head of Estates Project Management and be the line manager to the Estates Project Coordinator and a Estates Project Manager. MAIN DUTIES Ensuring progress in all projects assigned to the role. Leading on external façade remediation projects to mid-rise buildings across the portfolio. Reviewing FRAEWs / external wall surveys to understand the contents and recommendations contained within them. Challenging fire engineers / surveyors where recommendations are not clear or appear unreasonable. Ensuring any interim measures recommended within FRAEWs, external wall surveys or FRAs are complied with, liaising with the Estates Team as required. This may include the installation of fire alarm systems, implementation of a Waking Watch, or other actions. Progressing associated government fund application processes (i.e. Cladding Safety Scheme), liaising with government departments and updating online portals as required. Ensuring the terms of government funding are complied with. Pursuing developers associated with developer remediation projects. Pulling together project teams for large scale remediation projects including lead consultants, fire engineers, quantity surveyors, clerk of works etc as required. Ensuring all project team appointments are formalised. Instructing solicitors to undertake all legal aspects of large scale remediation projects, including consultant appointments, reviewing government funding agreements, developer remediation agreements, and works contracts as required. Progressing other fire safety and non-fire safety projects that are taken on by the Estates Project Team, including (but not limited to) redecorations, M&E replacements, refurbishments, roof works etc. Liaising closely with the Estates Teams, providing updates as required and protecting them from involvement with projects as much as possible. Ensuring works are compliant with Health & Safety legislation; reviewing RAMS, ensuring notifiable works are registered with the HSE, monitoring works progression as required. Ensuring all planning and building control requirements applicable to projects are complied with. Ensuring all projects have client approval and sign-off. Maintaining close control of funding required for projects, ensuring they are adequately funded and do not exceed budgets. Liaising with clients and developers as required and maintaining a good relationship with them. This will include written correspondence, periodic reporting requirements, and attending meetings etc. Maintaining a project tracker to ensure all steps are followed, and to enable oversight by other members of the team. Following and keeping up to date with government advice and legislation relating to building safety remediation, and ensuring an awareness of any changes that will impact projects. Line managing the Estates Project Coordinator and Estates Project Manager. Proving support to the Head of Estates Project Management as required and taking a leading role in the success of the Estates Project Team. Keeping up to date with leasehold property management generally, along with changes / issues / pressures etc that impact the wider Estates Team. Undertaking other general duties as required from time to time to assist in the success of Premier Estates. Please Note: You will be provided with the relevant guidance and support to be successful in the role REQUIREMENTS Experience in administering high value projects within property management. Experience working with various stakeholders simultaneously including clients, contractors, external bodies and internal stakeholders. Liaison with surveyors, solicitors and other professionals. Excellent customer service. Highly organised and able to prioritise workload. Ability and confidence in arranging and chairing meetings. A good understanding of building construction methods and fire safety. Competent user of Microsoft Office software. Able to accurately interpret external wall surveys, dilapidation reports etc. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Provide clear and concise summaries of, at times, complex matters. For more information about this position, or to find out more about Premier Estates, please visit our website for further details. If you would like to contact us, please email our recruitment team at who will be happy to help and provide further details. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, satisfactory references, and, where required, the ability to engage in insurance-related activities checks.
Hybrid Working - Home Based / Premier Estates -72-74 King Edward Street, Macclesfield, SK10 1AT Ref 21318 Closing date 24/11/2025 Location Hybrid Working - Home Based / Premier Estates -72-74 King Edward Street, Macclesfield, SK10 1AT Salary Competitive SENIOR ESTATES PROJECT MANAGER POSITION AT PREMIER ESTATES LOCATION - Hybrid (Home /Office - 74 King Edward St, Macclesfield SK10 1AT) WORKING HOURS - Monday to Friday 0900 - 1730 SALARY - Competitive CONTRACT - Full-time, 12 Month Contract ABOUT US Premier Estates is an award-winning managing agent that successfully maintains one of the largest and most diverse residential property portfolios in the UK. Our success is founded on the fundamental principal of effective communication and unsurpassed customer service, establishing rewarding and lasting relationships with our many satisfied clients. BENEFITS Hybrid working Day off on your Birthday Free staff events Westfield Health cash back plan, with surgery options 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy extra holiday Christmas closure JOB DESCRIPTION The Estates Project Team is a support team that sits alongside our Estates Team. It is a relatively new team and it needs to be flexible and adapt to changes within the Company and across the wider industry. The purpose of the role is to lead and monitor external façade remediation across the mid-rise portfolio, along with other fire safety and non-fire safety works and projects. The Senior Estates Project Manager will develop relationships with a number of third parties including surveyors, solicitors, and government departments and will interact directly with those parties, providing updates and summaries to relevant Estates Teams, and protecting them from involvement where possible. The Senior Estates Project Manager will instruct and advise the Estates Teams where required but is ultimately a support team. The Senior Estates Project Manager will be customer and client facing. There will be a requirement to liaise directly with clients and attend meetings as required. The Senior Estates Project Manager will support the Head of Estates Project Management and be the line manager to the Estates Project Coordinator and a Estates Project Manager. MAIN DUTIES Ensuring progress in all projects assigned to the role. Leading on external façade remediation projects to mid-rise buildings across the portfolio. Reviewing FRAEWs / external wall surveys to understand the contents and recommendations contained within them. Challenging fire engineers / surveyors where recommendations are not clear or appear unreasonable. Ensuring any interim measures recommended within FRAEWs, external wall surveys or FRAs are complied with, liaising with the Estates Team as required. This may include the installation of fire alarm systems, implementation of a Waking Watch, or other actions. Progressing associated government fund application processes (i.e. Cladding Safety Scheme), liaising with government departments and updating online portals as required. Ensuring the terms of government funding are complied with. Pursuing developers associated with developer remediation projects. Pulling together project teams for large scale remediation projects including lead consultants, fire engineers, quantity surveyors, clerk of works etc as required. Ensuring all project team appointments are formalised. Instructing solicitors to undertake all legal aspects of large scale remediation projects, including consultant appointments, reviewing government funding agreements, developer remediation agreements, and works contracts as required. Progressing other fire safety and non-fire safety projects that are taken on by the Estates Project Team, including (but not limited to) redecorations, M&E replacements, refurbishments, roof works etc. Liaising closely with the Estates Teams, providing updates as required and protecting them from involvement with projects as much as possible. Ensuring works are compliant with Health & Safety legislation; reviewing RAMS, ensuring notifiable works are registered with the HSE, monitoring works progression as required. Ensuring all planning and building control requirements applicable to projects are complied with. Ensuring all projects have client approval and sign-off. Maintaining close control of funding required for projects, ensuring they are adequately funded and do not exceed budgets. Liaising with clients and developers as required and maintaining a good relationship with them. This will include written correspondence, periodic reporting requirements, and attending meetings etc. Maintaining a project tracker to ensure all steps are followed, and to enable oversight by other members of the team. Following and keeping up to date with government advice and legislation relating to building safety remediation, and ensuring an awareness of any changes that will impact projects. Line managing the Estates Project Coordinator and Estates Project Manager. Proving support to the Head of Estates Project Management as required and taking a leading role in the success of the Estates Project Team. Keeping up to date with leasehold property management generally, along with changes / issues / pressures etc that impact the wider Estates Team. Undertaking other general duties as required from time to time to assist in the success of Premier Estates. Please Note: You will be provided with the relevant guidance and support to be successful in the role REQUIREMENTS Experience in administering high value projects within property management. Experience working with various stakeholders simultaneously including clients, contractors, external bodies and internal stakeholders. Liaison with surveyors, solicitors and other professionals. Excellent customer service. Highly organised and able to prioritise workload. Ability and confidence in arranging and chairing meetings. A good understanding of building construction methods and fire safety. Competent user of Microsoft Office software. Able to accurately interpret external wall surveys, dilapidation reports etc. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Provide clear and concise summaries of, at times, complex matters. For more information about this position, or to find out more about Premier Estates, please visit our website for further details. If you would like to contact us, please email our recruitment team at who will be happy to help and provide further details. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, satisfactory references, and, where required, the ability to engage in insurance-related activities checks.