Facilities & Estates Manager – Schools & Safety

LeighAcademiesTrust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 29,871 - 36,509; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension (LGPS)

On-site parking

Overtime pay

Mileage allowance

Training support

Job summary

Leigh Academies Trust is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to join the Estates team at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy in Dartford, starting September 2026. You will take full responsibility for care, maintenance and safety across multiple academies and lead a team of Facilities Assistants.

Knowledge of Health and Safety is essential, with a focus on compliance and an proactive, flexible approach to cover events and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in premises management with Health and Safety knowledge.
• Ability to manage a team of Facilities Assistants.
• Flexible to cover events and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care and maintenance of academies in Dartford.
• Ensure high standards of compliance and safe facilities.
• Lead and develop the Facilities Assistants team.
• Collaborate with Estates Service Delivery Manager.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Premises management experience

Team management

Job description

Leigh Academies Trust is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to join the Estates team at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy in Dartford, starting September 2026. You will take full responsibility for care, maintenance and safety across multiple academies and lead a team of Facilities Assistants.

Knowledge of Health and Safety is essential, with a focus on compliance and an proactive, flexible approach to cover events and holidays.