Head of Estates and Operations at Kimbolton School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/KS/54244

Location

Kimbolton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0EA

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£55,000.00 - £60,000.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week

37.5

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 29th Jun, 2026

Start Date

Required at the earliest opportunity

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Week Commencing 6th July 2026

Interview Date(s) Week Commencing 6th July 2026

About this Role

Kimbolton School is seeking to appoint a dynamic Head of Estates & Operations to lead the day-to-day management of the school’s estates and support services. You will ensure the site is safe, well-maintained, and fully fit for purpose, providing an outstanding environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

This is a newly created role, offering the opportunity to bring clear leadership and direction to key services including maintenance, grounds, domestic services, security, and transport and fleet operations.

You will lead and co-ordinate operational delivery, manage and develop teams, oversee site and estate performance, control budgets, and drive continuous improvement.

We are looking for a highly capable individual with significant experience in estates, facilities or operations/project management, and a proven track record of leading teams. Formal qualifications are not essential, nor is prior experience within schools, but strong practical experience and leadership skills are key.

Further details on this position and a full job description can be found in the attached application pack.

The safeguarding responsibilities of this role are clearly outlined in the application pack, and candidates are requested to make themselves aware of these requirements if considering an application.

Please note: we reserve the right to appoint to the post, prior to the closing date

We welcome direct applications from candidates. Recruitment agencies are kindly asked not to contact us.

Kimbolton School is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and implements a rigorous and robust recruitment process that gathers and evaluates child protection relevant evidence about candidates prior to interview. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK. All applicants are requested to read the Safeguarding Policy document. Please note that Kimbolton School does not have a sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to be able to work in the UK.