experienced School Facilities

Manpower (United Kingdom); London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) is seeking an experienced School Facilities Manager for a primary school in East London. The role is a 3-month temporary contract with potential to go permanent for the right candidate, starting ASAP.

You will be responsible for the safe, secure, and well‑presented school estate, managing the site with minimal handover, and coordinating contractors. The position requires hands-on leadership, strict adherence to safety regulations, and the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce) certificate or willingness to obtain one immediately.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience managing contractors and maintenance schedules.

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.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors, ensuring work is completed to required standards.
• Monitor and maintain statutory compliance records, including Health & Safety compliance and PAT testing.
• Carry out regular site inspections and risk assessments.
• Support and manage cleaning and site staff.

Job description

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:
• 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.
• Proven experience as a
• 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.