Facilities Manager

Are you a hands-on leader who takes pride in creating safe, welcoming environments? We're looking for an experienced Site / Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of our school site, ensuring our buildings and grounds are safe, secure, clean and well-maintained for our pupils, staff and visitors. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll lead our cleaning, caretaking and grounds teams, oversee maintenance and repairs, manage contractors, monitor health and safety compliance, and play a vital role in keeping our school running smoothly. You'll also act as a key holder, respond to emergency call-outs when required, and help ensure our facilities remain in excellent condition all year round. We're looking for someone with experience in site or facilities management, strong leadership skills, a practical approach to maintenance and repairs, and a sound understanding of health and safety. Flexibility, initiative and a commitment to safeguarding are essential. Working Pattern: Week 1: Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-3:00pm | Friday: 7:00am-2:30pm Week 2: Monday-Thursday: 1:30pm-9:30pm | Friday: 11:30pm-7:00pm Saturday working (8:00am-4:00pm) is required on a shared rota with the Facilities Manager, approximately every other week. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference to the daily life of a thriving school community, we'd love to hear from you. What we can offer: Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development Local Government Pension scheme Occupational Health Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme Free on site Parking Job Details Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Full Year Position Type: Permanent Post Line Manager: Support Services Manager Travel Required: Yes The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information. Application Process Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered. Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.