Building Services Manager - Barford Primary School

WMJobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Barford Primary School in Birmingham is seeking a Building Services Manager to lead the management, maintenance and security of the school site. The role combines practical hands-on maintenance with oversight of compliance, contractors and site services.

This permanent, full-time position (term time plus 3 weeks) offers an opportunity to ensure a safe, welcoming environment where children can thrive and learn. You will work with school leaders on ongoing site development and improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in premises, facilities, maintenance, or site management.
• Practical trade skills in carpentry, basic plumbing, decorating, and general repairs.
• Ability to identify issues and implement practical, cost-efficient solutions.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety, COSHH, risk assessments and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the school site.
• Oversee maintenance, cleaning, security and facilities services.
• Coordinate contractors and building improvement projects.
• Manage health and safety compliance, including statutory inspections and record-keeping.
• Support sustainability and environmental initiatives across the site.
• Ensure the security of the premises, including keyholding responsibilities.
• Monitor and maintain school grounds to a high standard.
• Work with school leaders to support site development and improvement.

Skills

Premises management

Maintenance management

Trade skills (carpentry)

Trade skills (plumbing)

Decorating

Health & safety

Contractor management

Job description

Barford Primary School,

Are you a skilled, practical and proactive professional looking for an exciting new challenge?

Barford Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Building Services Manager to lead the management, maintenance and security of our school site.

Permanent, Full time.

Term time plus 3 weeks.

Salary: £28,598 - £34,434

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in creating a safe, welcoming and well‑maintained environment where children can thrive.

As a key member of our school team, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of the premises, overseeing site maintenance, security, health and safety compliance, contractors, cleaning services and building improvement projects.

About The Role

The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring our school buildings and grounds remain safe, secure and fit for purpose. The role offers a varied workload, combining practical hands‑on maintenance with the management of compliance, contractors and site services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the efficient day‑to‑day running of the school site.
• Overseeing maintenance, cleaning, security and facilities services.
• Coordinating contractors and building improvement projects.
• Managing health and safety compliance, including statutory inspections and record‑keeping.
• Supporting sustainability and environmental initiatives across the site.
• Ensuring the security of the premises, including keyholding responsibilities.
• Monitoring and maintaining school grounds to a high standard.
• Working closely with school leaders to support ongoing site development and improvement.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has experience in premises, facilities, maintenance, site management or a similar role.
• Possesses practical trade skills, including carpentry, basic plumbing, decorating and general repairs, with the ability to undertake small and medium‑scale building renovations safely, compliantly and cost‑effectively.
• Can identify maintenance issues and find practical solutions that minimise disruption to the school day.
• Has a strong understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH, risk assessments and statutory compliance requirements.
• Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Can effectively manage contractors, budgets and competing priorities.
• Is able to work independently while also being an integral part of a wider school team.
• Takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment for children, staff and visitors.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive team where your skills and expertise will make a visible difference every single day.

Visits to the school are highly recommended and can be arranged by contacting our School Business Manager on 0121 464 3765.

Barford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful applicants will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with the requirements set out in KCSIE 2026, an online search will also be carried out on short‑listed candidates to help identify incidents or issues.

The outcome of the online search may be that may be discussed at interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, please refer to schools Employment of ex‑offenders policy and Safeguarding and Child protection policy available on the school website.