At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*? Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).* If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join teamOFG! Job Title: Facilities Manager Location: Bluewaters School, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV4 8HS Salary: Up to £35,000.00 per annum dependent on experience (not pro rata) Hours: Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, 52 Weeks UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Facilities Manager to join our new Acorn Education School - Bluewaters School located in Coventry, Warwickshire. As Facilities Manager you will help set up and grow our new school ahead of the opening. The school will be a co-educational provision for pupils with complex needs including SEMH. If you are looking to join a dedicated team in a school that will welcome your ideas and re-engage our young people, we would like to hear from you. Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to solve problems independently, have high expectations and standards who will lead our facilities department, deliver training and ensuring our practice remains outstanding at all times. There will need to be a high degree of accuracy working in accordance with the health and safety policies and procedures of the group. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with pupils in a calm and engaging demeanour, whilst being resilient and innovative. The ability to contribute to the development of our new school is essential and we believe that energy, passion, and a commitment to high standards are key characteristics required. We are looking for a special individual who can help inspire and engage the young people that we serve. This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their skills and experience in a challenging, motivating and highly rewarding environment. Responsibilities: Repairs and Maintenance General Housekeeping Grounds Maintenance Site Safety and Compliance Fleet Management Special Factors Essential: Full UK driver’s licence Previous Maintenance experience Good Numeracy and Literacy skills About us Our new Acorn Education School - Bluewaters School located in Coventry, Warwickshire will have capacity for 60 pupils ages 11-16 years old and is due to open May 2026. The school will be a co-educational provision for pupils with complex needs including SEMH. We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. Why join Acorn Education? Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us teamOFG 1