Facilities Manager

University Schools Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Schools Trust is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the day-to-day management of our school site, ensuring buildings, grounds and facilities are maintained to the highest standards.

You will oversee site operations, security, maintenance, health and safety compliance, contractor management and premises staff, working with school leaders to support excellent teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Experience managing facilities, estates, premises or site operations, ideally within an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety, compliance and building maintenance.
• Experience leading and motivating teams.
• Practical understanding of building services and minor maintenance works.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school's facilities and premises function.
• Ensure the site is safe, secure, clean and well-maintained at all times.
• Manage site security, including keyholding responsibilities and emergency response procedures.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Supervise premises staff and coordinate workload across the team.
• Manage contractors and outsourced services, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, fire safety and statutory requirements.
• Oversee room layouts, event setups, porterage services and site logistics.
• Support budget control and procurement of facilities-related services and materials.
• Maintain positive working relationships with staff, visitors, contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Team Management

Building Maintenance

Organisational Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Emergency Response

Job description

Are you an experienced facilities professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for creating safe, secure and high-performing learning environments? We are seeking a dedicated Facilities Manager to lead the day-to-day management of our school site and ensure our buildings, grounds and facilities are maintained to the highest standards.

This is a varied and hands‑on role responsible for overseeing site operations, security, maintenance, health and safety compliance, contractor management and premises staff. Working closely with school leaders, you will play a vital role in ensuring the school environment supports excellent teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school's facilities and premises function.
• Ensure the site is safe, secure, clean and well-maintained at all times.
• Manage site security, including keyholding responsibilities and emergency response procedures.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Supervise premises staff and coordinate workload across the team.
• Manage contractors and outsourced services, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, fire safety and statutory requirements.
• Oversee room layouts, event setups, porterage services and site logistics.
• Support budget control and procurement of facilities-related services and materials.
• Maintain positive working relationships with staff, visitors, contractors and stakeholders.

About You

• Experience managing facilities, estates, premises or site operations, ideally within an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety, compliance and building maintenance.
• Experience leading and motivating teams.
• Practical understanding of building services and minor maintenance works.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and respond effectively to operational challenges.
• Flexible approach, with willingness to participate in emergency call‑out arrangements as required.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact on the daily experience of students, staff and visitors. You'll join a supportive team and play a key role in maintaining an outstanding environment where young people can thrive.