Facilities Manager

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Havering-Atte-Bower; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is recruiting a Facilities Manager for a secondary school in Havering, East London.

You will oversee daily management, maintenance and security of the school buildings and grounds, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and safeguarding responsibilities. Joining a busy educational environment, you will manage planned maintenance, supervise site staff and external contractors, and coordinate improvements to keep facilities safe, welcoming and well

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Facilities Manager, Premises Manager, Site Manager or similar role.
• Experience managing buildings, maintenance and facilities within a school or educational environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, fire safety and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing budgets and coordinating improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day management, maintenance and security of buildings, grounds and facilities.
• Ensuring premises are safe, clean, secure and well maintained.
• Managing planned preventive maintenance and urgent repairs.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety, fire safety and statutory building requirements.
• Conducting regular site inspections, risk assessments and safety checks.
• Supervising site staff, caretakers, cleaning teams and contractors.
• Coordinating repairs, refurbishment projects and improvement works.
• Monitoring building systems: heating, lighting, plumbing, security.
• Managing budgets, resources and maintenance schedules.
• Maintaining records of compliance checks and maintenance.
• Supporting emergency procedures, including fire drills and security.
• Working with School Business Manager to prioritise facilities needs.
• Preparing facilities for exams and events.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & safety

Contractor management

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Facilities management qualification

Building maintenance qualification

Tools

FM software

Job description

Facilities Manager - Secondary School

Location: Havering, East London

Start Date: November 2026 / To Be Agreed

Contract: Full-time

Salary: Dependent on experience

Are you an experienced, proactive and conscientious Facilities Manager with a passion for creating safe, well-maintained and welcoming school environments?

We are working with a secondary school in Havering that is seeking a dedicated and organised Facilities Manager to oversee the effective management, maintenance and safety of its school buildings, grounds and facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in facilities management, premises management or site operations who can confidently manage day-to-day maintenance, health and safety compliance and the smooth running of a busy educational environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that the school's premises are safe, secure, compliant and maintained to a high standard, supporting staff and students in a positive learning environment.

The Role

• Overseeing the day-to-day management, maintenance and security of the school buildings, grounds and facilities
• Ensuring the school premises are safe, clean, secure and maintained to a high standard
• Managing planned preventative maintenance and responding to urgent repairs
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, fire safety regulations and statutory building requirements
• Conducting regular site inspections, risk assessments and safety checks
• Managing and supervising site staff, caretakers, cleaning teams and external contractors
• Coordinating building repairs, refurbishment projects and improvement works
• Monitoring and maintaining essential building systems, including heating, lighting, plumbing and security systems
• Managing premises-related budgets, resources and maintenance schedules
• Overseeing contractor performance and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently
• Maintaining accurate records of compliance checks, inspections and maintenance activities
• Supporting emergency procedures, including fire evacuations and site security arrangements
• Working closely with the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team to identify and prioritise facilities requirements
• Ensuring school facilities are appropriately prepared for examinations, events and other activities
• Supporting the development of efficient and sustainable facilities management practices

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a Facilities Manager, Premises Manager, Site Manager or similar role
• Experience managing buildings, maintenance and facilities, ideally within a school or educational environment
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, fire safety and statutory compliance
• Experience managing contractors, maintenance schedules and site operations
• A good understanding of building systems and general property maintenance
• Relevant qualifications in facilities management, health and safety or building maintenance would be advantageous
• Experience managing budgets and coordinating improvement projects
• Excellent organisational skills with a conscientious and methodical approach
• Confident supervising staff, allocating duties and monitoring performance
• Strong communication and problem-solver skills
• A confident relationship builder who can work effectively with school leaders, staff, contractors and external providers
• Able to prioritise competing demands and respond effectively to urgent maintenance issues
• Proactive, reliable and committed to maintaining high standards
• A clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of maintaining a safe school environment
• Able to work independently and cooperatively with the wider school team