Facilities Manager

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes work-life balance with a trial of a 4-Day Working Week! As a Facilities Manager, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and engaging environment for students. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of health and safety while inspiring pupils. With a comprehensive benefits package, including mental health support and flexible options, this role is perfect for someone passionate about education and student welfare. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and innovative setting.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension options

Mental health support

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric car schemes

Critical illness cover

Family support benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with IOSH and COSH is essential.
• Relevant health and safety qualifications and experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and health and safety across the school.
• Lead the facilities department and deliver training.

Skills

IOSH

COSH

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 values your ideas and re-engages pupils, we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will oversee maintenance and health and safety across our school, lead the facilities department, deliver training, and ensure our standards remain outstanding. Precision and adherence to health and safety policies are essential.

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 and engaging manner. Resilience, innovation, energy, passion, and a commitment to high standards are key qualities. You should be able to inspire and engage students while contributing to the development of our new school environment.

Qualifications Required

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

About Us

The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged 5 to 16, serving Lancashire, Manchester, and nearby areas. We focus on tailored curriculums, therapeutic support, and building confidence and social skills in our students.

Part of Acorn Education, within Outcomes First Group, we lead in innovative approaches to education and have been recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' for five consecutive years.

Why Join Us?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Life Assurance, pension options, mental health support, and flexible benefits through Vista, such as health benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, electric car schemes, critical illness cover, and family support benefits.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS clearance. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive many applications.

Enjoy 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more personal time. Note: 4DWW is subject to probation and is not a contractual benefit.