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Role Category & Location
* Sector: Large Local Authority Secondary School (with Sixth Form).
* Location: Newcastle (North East, England).
* Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January 2026.
The Opportunity & Role Profile
This major secondary school requires a strategic Facilities Manager to oversee its extensive estate operations. The role demands expertise in managing budgets, developing maintenance strategies, and ensuring rigorous statutory compliance across the entire campus.
Core Responsibilities & Scope
* Strategic Visionary: Developing and implementing long-term Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategies and managing maintenance budgets.
* Compliance Controller: Full accountability for all statutory and regulatory compliance (H&S, Fire, Water) and managing all external service contracts.
* Team Leader: Direct line management of the Site, Caretaking, and Cleaning staff teams.
Compensation & Benefits
* Essential Requirements: Extensive managerial experience in facilities management (ideally within an institutional setting) and relevant technical qualifications.
* Salary Range: Highly competitive salary paid on the local government scale (expected to be £45,000 - £55,000 per annum).
* Support: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and structured professional development.