experienced School Facilities

Manpower UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is recruiting a hands-on School Facilities Manager for a welcoming primary school in East London. You will oversee the day-to-day management of the premises, ensuring safety, security and a well-presented site.

The role requires coordinating external contractors, managing maintenance schedules, and maintaining statutory compliance records. You’ll perform regular site inspections, support cleaning staff, and respond promptly to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management within a school/educational setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance.
• Experience coordinating contractors and maintenance schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management and maintenance of the school premises.
• Ensure site safety, security, compliance and operability at all times.
• Open and lock the school site as required.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors to required standards.
• Maintain statutory compliance records (Fire Safety, Legionella, Asbestos, PAT, Health & Safety).
• Carry out regular site inspections and risk assessments.
• Support cleaning and site staff.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues and emergencies.
• Ensure grounds and buildings are well-presented and maintained.

Skills

Facilities Manager

Contractor management

Health & safety compliance

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Job description

School Facilities Manager

Location: East London
Contract: Initial 3-month temporary contract with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 2:30pm

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced and proactive School Facilities Manager to join a welcoming primary school in East London. The school has approximately 330 pupils and is housed within a refurbished Victorian building. Due to the immediate requirement, we are looking for an individual who can quickly integrate into the role and confidently manage the site with minimal handover. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced facilities professional who thrives in an educational environment and takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure, and well-presented school estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management and maintenance of the school premises.
• Ensure the site remains safe, secure, compliant, and operational at all times.
• Open and lock the school site as required.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors, ensuring work is completed to the required standards.
• Monitor and maintain statutory compliance records, including:
  • Fire Safety
  • Legionella Management
  • Asbestos Management
  • PAT Testing
  • Health & Safety Compliance
• Carry out regular site inspections and risk assessments.
• Support and manage cleaning and site staff.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues and emergency situations.
• Ensure the school grounds and buildings are maintained to a high standard.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Facilities Manager, Premises Manager, Site Manager, or School Facilities Manager.
• Previous experience working within a school or educational setting is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience managing contractors and maintenance schedules.
• Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce) certificate or willingness to obtain one immediately.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Reliable, professional, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be a hands-on, dependable professional who can confidently take ownership of the school's facilities function from day one. You will have excellent attention to detail, a strong understanding of compliance requirements, and a commitment to providing a safe and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.