Facilities Manager

Oxford Outcomes; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Facilities Manager to lead the setup and growth of a new school. This exciting role involves overseeing repairs, maintenance, and compliance while fostering a positive environment for pupils with complex needs. Join a team that values wellbeing and innovation, and be part of a trial for a 4-Day Working Week, enhancing work-life balance. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of vulnerable young people while developing your skills in a supportive and rewarding setting.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Strong ability to solve problems independently.
• High expectations and standards in facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee repairs and maintenance of the school facilities.
• Ensure site safety and compliance with health policies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Health and Safety Compliance

Numeracy Skills

Literacy Skills

Job description

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At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).*

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: Facilities Manager

Location: Bluebank School, Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, S41 8LQ

Salary: Up to £35,000.00 per annum dependent on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, 52 Weeks

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Facilities Manager to join our new Acorn Education School - Bluebank School located in Whittington Moor, Derbyshire.

As Facilities Manager you will help set up and grow our new school ahead of the opening. The school will be a co-educational provision for pupils with complex needs including SEMH.

If you are looking to join a dedicated team in a school that will welcome your ideas and re-engage our young people, we would like to hear from you.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to solve problems independently, have high expectations and standards who will lead our facilities department, deliver training and ensuring our practice remains outstanding at all times. There will need to be a high degree of accuracy working in accordance with the health and safety policies and procedures of the group.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working with pupils in a calm and engaging demeanour, whilst being resilient and innovative.

The ability to contribute to the development of our new school is essential and we believe that energy, passion, and a commitment to high standards are key characteristics required. We are looking for a special individual who can help inspire and engage the young people that we serve.

This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their skills and experience in a challenging, motivating and highly rewarding environment.

Responsibilities:

• Repairs and Maintenance
• General Housekeeping
• Grounds Maintenance
• Site Safety and Compliance
• Fleet Management

Essential:

• Full UK driver’s licence
• Previous Maintenance experience
• Good Numeracy and Literacy skills

About Us

Our new Bluebank School in Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, will have a capacity for 60 pupils aged 5-18 and is expected to open in January 2026. The school will serve pupils with complex needs including SEMH and will be co-educational.

We are part of Acorn Education, the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are committed to innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Acorn Education?

Your health and wellbeing are important, and we offer an exceptional package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• Access to mental health support and physical health checks

Through our flexible benefits platform Vista, you can choose benefits such as:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatments

Joining us means making a positive impact on the lives of pupils and vulnerable young adults.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Note: The 4-Day Working Week trial will be implemented once the staff complement is complete, making this an exciting opportunity to join #teamOFG!