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Role Category & Location
* Sector: Large Local Authority Secondary School (with Sixth Form).
* Location: Bristol (South West, 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 complex estate operations. The school needs an expert capable of developing long-term strategies, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring rigorous statutory compliance across all school buildings and grounds.
Core Responsibilities & Scope
* Strategic Visionary: Developing and implementing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules, procurement strategies, and overseeing capital projects.
* Compliance Controller: Full accountability for all statutory and regulatory compliance (including Fire, Legionella, Asbestos, and H&S).
* Team Leader: Direct line management of all premises, cleaning, and grounds staff teams.
Compensation & Benefits
* Essential Requirements: Extensive managerial experience in facilities management (ideally within a large educational or corporate environment) and relevant technical qualifications.
* Salary Range: Highly competitive salary paid on the local government scale (expected to be £48,000 - £60,000 per annum).
* Support: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and comprehensive professional development.