Role Category & Location
* Sector: High-Achieving Secondary School.
* Location: Birmingham (West Midlands, England).
* Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January 2026.
The Opportunity & Role Profile
This large secondary school requires a strategic Facilities Manager to oversee its estate operations. The school needs an expert capable of managing a complex portfolio of buildings, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring rigorous statutory compliance across the campus.
Core Responsibilities & Scope
* Strategic Visionary: Developing and implementing long-term Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategies and managing maintenance budgets.
* Contract Crusader: Full accountability for all statutory and regulatory compliance (H&S, Fire, Water), negotiating and managing all external service contracts.
* Team Leader: Leadership, training, and development of the in-house premises and grounds staff teams.
Compensation & Benefits
* Essential Requirements: Extensive managerial experience in facilities management within an institutional setting.
* Salary Range: Highly competitive salary (expected to be £50,000 - £60,000 per annum).
* Support: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and structured professional development.