Facilities Manager

EDEX; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent school in Hammersmith & Fulham seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance and security, manage a team, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. This term-time-only role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a COSHH Certificate. The school offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth. Salary ranges from £40,000 to £60,000. Immediate interviews are available. Apply by sending your CV to Joe at EdEx.

Benefits

CPD opportunities

Supportive environment

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management or a related field, preferably in a school.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and security of the premises.
• Conduct regular health and safety checks.
• Manage a team of Caretakers, providing guidance and support.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair works with contractors.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Handle administrative tasks including paperwork.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

IT competency

Health and safety knowledge

Team management

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