Facilities Manager

Norton Hill School; Clandown; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory salary pension scheme (LA

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Norton Hill School is seeking a proactive Site Manager to lead our facilities team, ensuring a safe, compliant and well-maintained environment for staff, students and visitors. You will blend hands-on leadership with daily operational oversight using our maintenance platform to streamline workflows.

The ideal candidate will solve problems innovatively in a fast-paced setting, oversee maintenance contracts, health and safety compliance, and support recruitment and staff development within the

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities or site management.
• Team supervision and contractor oversight.
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work schedules for planned and reactive maintenance and ensure that work is carried out to the required standard and within set budgets (using Computerised Maintenance Management System).
• Be responsible for site security arrangements, organising out of hours call out rotas and emergency procedures in conjunction with Hub Site Manager and Operations Manager.
• Ensure the site is clean and tidy at all times.
• Carry out day-to-day supervision of a small team of in-house staff and management of external contractors involved in maintenance works.
• Project manage works contracts unless MAT led.
• Provide guidance to the site team to meet the needs of the health and safety and statutory compliance requirements.
• Support the recruitment and induction of additional/replacement staff as agreed with the School
• Contribute to the performance management of site staff at the school.
• Provide support and advice for any emergencies at the schools.
• Ensure that systems are in place to have contractors inducted and appropriately supervised.
• Review and have oversight of contractor performance and quality of work.
• Ensure safe systems of work and risk assessments are in place for site teams.
• Ensure maintenance of water hygiene records, fire safety records and electrical safety records for all the relevant site equipment.
• Carry out Trust's Head of Estates instructions in relation to training, compliance and Health and Safety matters.
• Ensure all COSHH and Health and Safety regulations are observed and take part in the Health and Safety audit process.
• To obtain best value in the procurement of goods and services.
• To support day-to-day site operations including traffic management, deliveries, event planning and arrangements.
• With others, implement strategies to maximise energy efficiency.

Job description

We are seeking a proactive Site Manager to lead our facilities team and ensure our school is safe, compliant, and exceptionally well-maintained. In this dynamic role, you will balance hands-on leadership with daily operational oversight to create a well managed, safe and welcoming environment for our staff, students, and visitors. The ideal candidate is an innovative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable using digital tools, including our school management information system and maintenance platform, to manage workflow efficiently.,

• Prepare work schedules for planned and reactive maintenance and ensure that work is carried out to the required standard and within set budgets (using Computerised Maintenance Management System).
• Be responsible for site security arrangements, organising out of hours call out rotas and emergency procedures in conjunction with Hub Site Manager and Operations Manager.
• Ensure the site is clean and tidy at all times.
• Carry out day-to-day supervision of a small team of in-house staff and management of external contractors involved in maintenance works.
• Project manage works contracts unless MAT led.
• Provide guidance to the site team to meet the needs of the health and safety and statutory compliance requirements.
• Support the recruitment and induction of additional/replacement staff as agreed with the School
• Contribute to the performance management of site staff at the school.
• Provide support and advice for any emergencies at the schools.
• Ensure that systems are in place to have contractors inducted and appropriately supervised.
• Review and have oversight of contractor performance and quality of work.
• Ensure safe systems of work and risk assessments are in place for site teams.
• Ensure maintenance of water hygiene records, fire safety records and electrical safety records for all the relevant site equipment.
• Carry out Trust's Head of Estates instructions in relation to training, compliance and Health and Safety matters.
• Ensure all COSHH and Health and Safety regulations are observed and take part in the Health and Safety audit process.
• To obtain best value in the procurement of goods and services.
• To support day-to-day site operations including traffic management, deliveries, event planning and arrangements.
• With others, implement strategies to maximise energy efficiency.
  £35,570 - £43,149

Permanent Norton Hill School Start: October 2026 Salary Range: Grade 7 SCP 23-26 £35,570 - £38,510 to Grade 8 SCP 27-31 £39,481-£43,149 Responsible to: Operations Manager/Hub Site Manager Responsible for: Norton Hill Site Staff Hours of Work: All Year Round / Day shift pattern - 37 hours per week,

• Contributory salary pension scheme (local government)
• Access to the cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme - a strictly free and confidential short-term counselling and support service.