Overview

We are seeking an experienced Property Director to lead the development, management, and optimization of a growing portfolio of international school campuses across Spain. This is a senior leadership role responsible for capital projects, estates management, and operational excellence across multiple sites.
The successful candidate will bring a strong track record in regulatory compliance management and educational or commercial property developments, alongside expertise in budget control, supplier management, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Estate Management

• Help develop and implement a long-term estates strategy aligned with the group’s growth plans across Spain.
• Oversee the capital investment programme, focusing on campus expansions, and refurbishment projects.
• Ensure all school facilities support high-quality teaching and learning environments.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Spanish health & safety legislation and international best practice.




• Develop and maintain risk management frameworks and policies across all campuses. This includes managing the property and facilities risk register, escalating material risks to Legal, Compliance and senior management where appropriate.
• Oversee (lead and coordinate) statutory inspections, certifications, and maintenance programmes. Promote a strong safety culture across all operational teams.

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all properties comply with local planning laws, building codes, and educational facility regulations.
• Work closely with legal advisors on contracts, leases, and property transactions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes affecting school estates.
• Lead and maintain necessary relationships with planning authorities, municipalities, licensing bodies and technical regulators regarding school properties.
• Ensure all licenses, permits, occupancy certificates, activity licenses and other property-related authoriza

📌 Spain Property Director (Madrid)
🏢 Dukes Education
📍 Madrid