Assistant Facility Manager

Gosforth Group; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A Multi Academy Trust in North East England is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to oversee the operational management and maintenance of their school facilities. Key duties include assisting with safety compliance, supervising staff, and conducting facility inspections. The ideal candidate will have experience with building systems, excellent time management skills, and a commitment to child protection. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management and operational maintenance of buildings.
• Ability to communicate clear instructions and resolve issues calmly.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Facility Manager in ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Oversee cleaning duties and secure the school during operational hours.
• Undertake facility inspections and perform remedial actions as needed.

Skills

Experience operating building heating, ventilation and plumbing systems

Proficiency in supervising staff and contractors

Effective time management

Working experience with Microsoft Office

Knowledge of cleaning practices and building security

Commitment to child protection and safeguarding

Job description

This school has Academy status and is part of The Gosforth Group; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.

Corporate Services Team
Great Park Academy
Primrose Lane
Great Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE13 9FR

This post will be primarily based at Great Park Academy but you will be employed by the Gosforth Group and may need to work at and travel between locations within the Multi Academy Trust as required.

The Assistant Facilities Manager will be required to work a shift pattern, currently operating between the hours of 6.30am to 9.30pm weekdays, for which additional allowances will be paid, where applicable.

The successful candidate will assist the Facility Manager in ensuring that the school is clean, safe and conforms to all statutory requirements. Day to day, the Assistant Facilities Manager will be required to open and secure the school, undertake some cleaning duties, supervising activities before school starts and those activities at the end of the day on a rotational basis, including providing porterage duties to meet the requirements of the timetable.

There will be a need to undertake facility inspections and to undertake remedial actions and arrangements arising from these inspections, including operating plant and machinery to maintain adequate conditions within the school and identifying and making recommendations for improvement where required.

What we are looking for

• Experience operating building heating, ventilation and plumbing systems, along with a working knowledge of health, safety and security practices.
• Proficiency in supervising staff and contractors on site, establishing good working relationships, communicating clear instructions and expectations, and resolving issues calmly and methodically.
• A flexible approach, effective time management, and the ability to adapt quickly to new demands and changes.
• Working experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). Experience with digital and manual reporting systems is desirable.
• Knowledge of cleaning practices and building security, and the ability to undertake small remedial tasks is an advantage.
• A commitment to child protection and safeguarding.

What we can offer you

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave
• Benefits including an excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, and free on-site parking
• Opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
• Enthusiastic and motivated students
• Extensive professional development commitment
• A school with its community at heart
• Staff well-being activities
• Wider career development opportunities across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Gary Livsey, Deputy Director Estates and Facilities, [e-mail].

If you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: [e-mail].

Previous applicants need not apply.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and a timely application is encouraged.

We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Safeguarding information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders on our website within Trust Policies.

Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

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