Facilities Manager

EdEx; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Hammersmith & Fulham is looking for a qualified Facilities Manager with experience in facilities management. This role demands excellent leadership and communication skills, along with a thorough understanding of health and safety requirements. The position involves overseeing maintenance, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with regulations, making it crucial for maintaining a safe environment for students and staff. The role offers a supportive working environment and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management or a related field.
• Experience in a school is desirable, but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work flexibly and manage changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and security of the school premises.
• Conduct health and safety checks and ensure compliance.
• Manage a team of 4 Caretakers.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair works with contractors.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication abilities

Health and safety knowledge

Team management

Flexibility to adapt

Education

COSHH Certificate

Job description

Facilities Manager

An "Outstanding" School in the Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham are on the hunt for a Facilities Manager for a 2026 start. This is a term-time-only role, with the school employing you directly.

The school are keen to find a Facilities Manager with proven maintenance skills and experience. As a Facilities Manager it is essential you understand the importance of health and safety and is willing to undertake a broad range of facilities maintenance and support tasks to help ensure the smooth running of the school, creating a safe and conducive environment for students and staff to thrive.

The school overall is a lovely place to work, with a heavily supportive environment meaning lots of room for progression as a Facilities Manager.

Facilities Manager Job Description

• Overseeing the maintenance and security of the school premises and grounds
• Conducting regular health and safety checks, ensuring compliance with regulations
• Managing a team of 4 Caretakers, providing leadership, guidance, and support
• Coordinating maintenance and repair works, liaising with external contractors as necessary
• Managing budgets and resources effectively to ensure optimal facility management
• Handling administrative tasks including paperwork and record-keeping
• ASAP Start
• Term Time Only - Full Time
• Salary: 40,000 - 60,000

Facilities Manager Requirements

• Proven experience in facilities management or a related field, experience in a school is desirable, but not essential
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Competent in IT with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Advanced/good understanding of health and safety (checks)
• Ability to work flexibly, adapting to changing priorities and schedules
• COSHH Certificate required

Facilities Manager School Details

• Graded 'Outstanding' in latest Ofsted report
• Leading training School throughout the Borough
• Take on over 30 graduates a year
• Plenty of CPD opportunities throughout
• Schools Direct Opportunity
• Located in the Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
• Good Tube Links - District, Central and London Overground

If you are interested in this Facilities Manager, interviews can be arranged immediately.

Apply for this Facilities Manager position by sending your CV to Joe at EdEx. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted).

Facilities Manager January 2025 Start Term Time Only Hammersmith & Fulham