Our team is seeking a skilled Facilities Manager to join our dynamic and growing organization.
This key role involves overseeing the daily operations of our facilities, ensuring a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment for staff, students, and visitors.
The successful candidate will have experience in facilities management, maintenance, and health & safety compliance. They will be responsible for coordinating site services, supervising cleaning staff and external contractors, and maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities and compliance checks.
* Maintain internal and external areas, including gardens, pathways, car parks, and play spaces
* Carry out general and emergency maintenance and repairs across the site, including basic joinery, decorating, plastering, and minor fixture/fitting repairs
* Oversee and manage external contractors on site, ensuring work is carried out safely and in line with organizational policies
* Perform regular statutory compliance checks, including fire alarm testing, water temperature monitoring, and asbestos visual inspections
About this Role
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable working at height, and has a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
We are looking for someone who is:
* Experienced in facilities or site management—ideally within a school or educational setting
* Confident with basic maintenance tasks (DIY, minor repairs, decorating) and comfortable working both indoors and outdoors
* Knowledgeable in Health & Safety compliance (training provided if needed)
* Comfortable supervising cleaning staff and external contractors
* Reliable, proactive, and flexible, with the ability to manage tasks independently and efficiently
What We Offer
We place the outcomes of our students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day knowing that your role will have a significant positive impact on their lives.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to rigorous checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS check.