Facilities Manager

Outcomes First Group; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities Manager to enhance the wellbeing of students and staff through effective leadership and health and safety management. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, where your ideas are valued and can make a real difference. Join a dedicated team committed to nurturing students' aspirations and supporting their success. Enjoy the benefits of a 4-Day Working Week trial, allowing for an improved work-life balance while making a positive impact on the lives of young people.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support Services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Experience with IOSH and COSH certifications is essential.
• Ability to lead a facilities department and uphold high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and health and safety across the school.
• Ensure practices align with health and safety policies.

Skills

Problem Solving

Health and Safety Management

Leadership

Training Delivery

Education

IOSH Certification

COSH Certification

Relevant Health & Safety Qualifications

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join!

Job Details

• Job Title: Facilities Manager
• Location: The Holden School, Leigh WN7 4SB
• Salary: Up to £35,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Split Shift, 5 days per week
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time plus 4 weeks

Note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

If you are looking to join a dedicated team in a school that welcomes your ideas and re-engages pupils, we would like to hear from you. The successful candidate will lead maintenance and health and safety across our school.

Our next Facilities Manager will have the ability to solve problems independently, uphold high standards, lead our facilities department, deliver training, and ensure our practices remain outstanding, working in accordance with Outcomes First Group's health and safety policies.

Who Are We Looking For?

The ideal candidate will have experience with IOSH, COSH, relevant H&S qualifications, and enjoy working with pupils in a calm, engaging, resilient, and innovative manner.

Contributing to the development of our new school is essential. We value energy, passion, and a commitment to high standards. We seek a special individual who can inspire and engage our students.

This role offers an opportunity to develop skills and experience in a challenging, motivating, and rewarding environment.

Qualifications Required

• IOSH
• COSH
• Relevant H&S qualifications and previous experience

About Us

The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged 5 to 16, catering to pupils with diverse needs in Lancashire, Manchester, and surrounding areas. We are a Therapeutic Led, Trauma Informed School providing individualized curricula, supported by our dedicated teams and therapists.

We focus on nurturing aspiration, progress academically and socially, and building confidence to help students understand and engage with their wider community.

Part of Outcomes First Group, the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education, we are committed to innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth consecutive year.

Why Join Acorn Education?

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional contributions
• Wellbeing support services and health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) with options such as:
• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support (including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support)

Every day, your role will positively impact the lives of others, aligning with our core mission to support pupils' success and wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time for personal pursuits. The 4-Day Working Week is subject to successful probation completion and is not a contractual benefit.