Facilities & IT Manager

EF Education First; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global educational organization in Manchester is seeking a Facilities & IT Coordinator. This role is vital for managing the upkeep of facilities and technology on-site. The ideal candidate must possess strong organizational skills, a willingness to learn about IT, and a proactive attitude. Responsibilities include overseeing school supplies, liaising with external suppliers, and ensuring health and safety compliance. This full-time position offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Private health insurance

Life insurance

International working environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with suppliers is a plus.
• A flexible approach to work is essential.
• Clean DBS check and two references required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure upkeep of the school building and equipment.
• Maintain compliance matters and keep staff informed.
• Organize and coordinate school and IT supplies.

Skills

Strong organisational and administrative skills

Excellent attention to detail

Willingness to learn IT and technology

Creative approach to problem solving

Negotiation skills

Commitment to customer service

Job description

EF Manchester is seeking a proactive and tech‑savvy individual to join our facilities team as Facilities & IT Coordinator , working at our large international campus.

Position Details

• Full-time – Monday to Friday
• 8.30am-5.30pm
• January 2026 start date
• Permanent contract

The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on problem solver who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, multicultural environment, ensuring our facilities and technology run smoothly for students and staff alike. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!

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Your Responsibilities

• Provides overall care and upkeep of the EF School building
• Maintenance of school equipment
• Keeping up to date with compliance matters and informing school staff and management about any updates in this area
• Ensuring health & safety and accreditation compliance
• Ensure school ledger with weekly, quarterly and yearly tasks is kept up to date and accurate
• Maintaining security of the building to ensure we are compliant
• Responsible for organising and coordinating School supplies, stock inventory and IT inventory
• Liaising with finance with regards to invoices and supplier payments
• Work with the School Director to oversee the school budget for school building upkeep including cleaning and fixtures and fittings
• Provides necessary information and requests from staff IT concerns
• Ensure supplier communication is recorded and updated routinely and shared
• Works closely with the Accommodation Manager to oversee the Residence facilities, compliance, safety and IT in each building.
• Attend in-house meetings and EF central meetings on a regular basis and ensure effective communication of policies through staff meetings.
• Works towards whole school goals
• Complies with all health and safety regulations
• Takes part in an emergency on call phone rota with other school staff
• Is a trained Fire Warden with assigned duties in the fire evacuation procedure.
• Assists with other duties as requested by the School Director

Requirements

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Willing to undertake Health and Safety, IOSH and First Aid in the workplace training
• Keen interest in IT, technology and willingness to learn
• Experience of working with external suppliers, negotiation skills a plus
• Creative approach to problem solving
• A positive attitude as well as a strong sense of ownership and the drive to succeed.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service
• A flexible approach to work & hours of work undertaken is essential
• All responsibilities will be undertaken in accordance with EF policy and legal frameworks as well as ISI and British Council criteria
• Right to live and work in the UK at commencement of employment
• Clean DBS check and two satisfactory references required

Why You’ll Love Working with EF

• International environment with diverse students and staff
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities
• Regular social events and team activitiesA culture that values innovation, ownership, and initiative
• Employee assistance program
• Private health insurance
• Life insurance
• Access to EF Hello language learning platform

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

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