About this role
Facilities Manager
Take ownership of a busy school site, leading safe, compliant and well-maintained facilities. This full-time opportunity suits someone with facilities management or similar experience, strong health and safety knowledge and a practical, organised approach.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Site Manager, Premises Manager, Estates Manager, Facilities Coordinator, Facilities Supervisor, Site Supervisor, Premises Officer, Senior Caretaker, Building Manager, Facilities Officer
Benefits include professional development, an LGPS pension scheme subject to eligibility, wellbeing programmes and a cycle-to-work scheme.
This role is known internally as a Site Manager
SALARY: £31,828 to £32,364 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Bristol, South West England
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week, all year round
JOB OVERVIEW
An excellent opportunity is available for a Facilities Manager to take ownership of the safe and effective operation of a welcoming school environment, within a growing multi-academy trust.
Working closely with the Principal and wider team, the Facilities Manager will coordinate maintenance, contractors, cleaning, caretaking, compliance, lettings and site resources.
The Facilities Manager plays an important part in maintaining high standards of safety, security and upkeep while building positive relationships with colleagues, contractors, parents and other stakeholders.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Facilities Manager include:
Site Maintenance and Upkeep: Oversee day-to-day maintenance, security, cleaning, caretaking and general upkeep, ensuring facilities remain safe, well maintained and fit for purposeContractor and Team Coordination: Lead and coordinate contractors, cleaners and site staff, ensuring work meets agreed standards, timescales, policies and requirementsHealth and Safety Compliance: Manage compliance checks, inspections, risk assessments, maintenance schedules and records, escalating significant issues or risks appropriatelyResources, Lettings and Budgets: Manage lettings, deliveries, stock, equipment, supplies and site-related budgets, ensuring resources are maintained, stored securely and used effectivelyStakeholder and Safeguarding Support: Build positive relationships with colleagues, contractors, parents and other stakeholders while supporting safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Experience in facilities management or a similar roleStrong knowledge of health and safety regulations and other relevant legislationAbility to assess and carry out minor repairs and maintenanceExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to apply basic ICT skills to the needs of the jobA proactive and positive approach to problem-solvingCommitment to safeguarding and the welfare of students
BENEFITS
Professional development opportunitiesLGPS pension scheme, subject to eligibilityO2 discountsSpecsavers corporate eye test vouchersEligibility for NUS Card and CSSC membershipWellbeing programmes, including retreats, yoga and wellness appsCycle-to-work schemeFlexible working options
Pre-employment checks
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.
Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
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JOB REF: AWDO-P15233
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