Facilities Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment; Hart; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Hart seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of premises and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This role requires a confident leader with facilities management experience and strong organizational skills. The school offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a focus on staff wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

24% pension

Free parking

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities or site management.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic school environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Site team and ensure safety and maintenance standards.
• Oversee premises management, health & safety, and security.
• Coordinate maintenance and compliance documentation.

Skills

Facilities management experience

Team leadership

Health & Safety compliance

Organizational skills

Job description

Facilities Manager
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32,000 to 35,000 + 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays + 24% Pension + Free Parking + Cycle to Work Scheme + Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent opportunity to join a warm, welcoming school community that values its staff and offers a supportive working environment with real opportunities for training, development, and progression.

The School is a vibrant and inclusive learning environment where staff wellbeing and teamwork are prioritised. You'll be part of a friendly, hands–on team that works collaboratively to keep the school running safely and smoothly – all within a culture that celebrates professional growth and shared success.

In this role you will take the lead on the smooth day–to–day running of the school's premises and facilities. From managing the Site team and overseeing maintenance to ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations, you'll play a key part in creating a safe and inspiring environment for students, staff, and visitors.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in facilities or site management, a proactive and hands–on attitude, and the confidence to lead a small team. Strong organisational skills, a solid understanding of premises compliance, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic school environment are essential. Experience in an educational or public sector setting is desirable but not required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a genuinely supportive team in a school that invests in its people. Whether you're looking to grow your facilities career or step into a role with real purpose and community impact, this school offers the culture, training, and environment to help you thrive.

The Role:
Manage and lead the Site team to ensure high standards of safety and maintenance.
Oversee all aspects of premises management, health & safety, and security.
Support school functions and lettings, including occasional evening/weekend work.
Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, both in–house and with contractors.
Maintain premises systems and compliance documentation.

The Person:
Experience in facilities, site, or estates management.
Confident team leader with a hands–on approach.
Strong working knowledge of health & safety and compliance.
Well–organised and comfortable using premises management systems.
Flexible, reliable, and motivated to make a difference.

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)