Facilities Manager

IWFM; Scotland; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

IWFM is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee two school sites in North Ayrshire, ensuring efficient operations, safety, and contractual compliance. The role drives performance, manages resources, and maintains client relationships while delivering high-quality services on a mobile, multi-site basis.

The successful candidate will lead site teams, manage budgets, oversee maintenance programs, and foster continuous service improvements across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• A good standard of education and a relevant qualification in Facilities Management or a related discipline.
• Proven success in a similar facilities or operational management role.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, statutory obligations, utilities management, and lifecycle planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support site teams to deliver outstanding Facilities Management services.
• Ensure contractual, statutory, and regulatory compliance across two schools.
• Manage budgets to achieve targets while maintaining service quality.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance, lifecycle works, and subcontractors.
• Promote Health & Safety compliance across all sites.
• Build relationships with clients, stakeholders, and school leadership.
• Produce reports and monitor service delivery against KPIs.
• Recruit and develop high-performing team members and drive improvement.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operational performance.

Skills

Facilities management

Compliance knowledge

Utilities management

Lifecycle planning

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

Independent working

Team collaboration

PVG Check

Full Driving Licence

Education

Facilities Management qualification

Job description

Facilities Manager

North Ayrshire – Mobile

37k per annum + Vehicle

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Facilities Manager to play a key role in ensuring schools operate efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with contractual and statutory requirements. The Facilities Manager will lead the day–to–day delivery of facilities management services, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements while maintaining strong client relationships. This role is responsible for driving operational performance, managing resources effectively, and delivering safe, efficient, and high–quality services across multiple school sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support site teams to deliver outstanding Facilities Management services.
• Ensure contractual, statutory, and regulatory compliance across a portfolio of two schools within the North Ayrshire area.
• Manage budgets effectively to achieve financial targets while maintaining a high standard of service delivery.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance, lifecycle works, and subcontractor performance.
• Promote and maintain Health & Safety compliance across all sites.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and school leadership teams.
• Produce accurate reports and monitor service delivery performance against contractual KPIs.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high–performing team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operational performance and service quality.

What we are looking for:

• A good standard of education and a relevant qualification in Facilities Management or a related discipline.
• Proven success in a similar facilities or operational management role.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, statutory obligations, utilities management, and lifecycle planning.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem–solving skills.
• Commercial awareness with a results–driven approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of service delivery and improvement initiatives.
• A flexible, adaptable, and collaborative approach to work.
• A commitment to safeguarding children and young people.
• Must pass PVG Check before starting
• Full Drivers Licence