Facilities Manager

OFG Education; Trimdon Station; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a proactive Facilities & Site Manager for Trimdon Hill School in County Durham. You will lead day-to-day site operations to keep the environment safe, compliant, and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.

Role involves managing maintenance, health and safety, contractors, and budgets, with a focus on autism-friendly, inclusive spaces. Driving licence is required, start January 2027.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at Level 4 or above.
• Experience leading facilities, estates, site, or maintenance operations.
• Ability to manage projects, budgets and contractors with compliance.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive approach to issue identification and solution delivery.
• Driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations, maintenance, cleaning, and grounds services.
• Ensure safety, compliance, security, and upkeep of the school.
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance and oversee repairs.
• Manage contractors, facilities projects, and improvements end-to-end.
• Oversee health and safety compliance (fire, COSHH, legionella, asbestos, testing).
• Conduct site inspections and risk assessments.
• Manage security systems, alarms, and emergency procedures.
• Support premises budgets and value-for-money.
• Line manage cleaning staff and support recruitment and training.
• Collaborate with school leaders on specialist learning environments.

Skills

Facilities management

Budget & contractor management

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Driving licence

Education

Maths & English GCSE

Job description

At OFG Education we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work

Job Title: Facilities Manager

Location: Trimdon Hill School, Durham, TS29 6EY

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Monday - Friday Split shifts: Morning: 7:00am to 10:30am / Afternoon: 2:30pm to 6:30pm

Salary: £35,000 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | 52 Weeks

Start: January 2027

UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

At Trimdon Hill School, we know that outstanding education starts with an outstanding environment. We're looking for a proactive, hands-on Facilities & Site Manager to lead the day-to-day management of our school site, ensuring it remains safe, compliant, welcoming, and fit for purpose for our students, staff, and visitors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced facilities professional who takes pride in maintaining high standards and wants to make a genuine difference within a specialist educational setting.

As Facilities & Site Manager, you'll play a key leadership role in the smooth running of the school. You'll oversee all aspects of facilities management, health and safety compliance, maintenance, security, cleaning services, and contractor management, ensuring our site remains a safe and inspiring place to learn and work.

You'll work closely with school leaders to develop and maintain environments that support students with autism, sensory needs, and additional vulnerabilities, helping to create spaces where young people feel safe, regulated, and ready to succeed.

What you will be doing

• Leading and managing all site operations, maintenance, cleaning, and grounds services.
• Ensuring the school remains safe, compliant, secure, and well maintained.
• Delivering planned preventative maintenance and overseeing repair programmes.
• Managing contractors, facilities projects, and improvement works from start to finish.
• Leading premises-related health and safety compliance, including fire safety, COSHH, legionella, asbestos, and statutory testing.
• Conducting regular site inspections and risk assessments.
• Managing site security systems, access control, alarms, and emergency procedures.
• Supporting the management of premises budgets and ensuring value for money.
• Line managing cleaning staff and supporting recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Working alongside school leaders to develop specialist learning environments that support student wellbeing and engagement.

What you'll bring

• Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent) at Level 4 or above required
• Experience leading facilities, estates, site, or maintenance operations.
• Can confidently manage projects, budgets, contractors, and compliance requirements.
• Is an effective leader who can motivate and develop teams.
• Has excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Takes a proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing solutions.
• Understands the importance of creating safe, inclusive, and well-maintained environments for young people.
• Driving licence required

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

Trimdon Hill School is an independent specialist school in Trimdon Grange, County Durham, supporting students aged 4-11 with autism and associated complex needs. Opened in June 2025, we provide a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where every child is supported to SHINE. Our personalised, autism-informed curriculum develops communication, social interaction, and curiosity through rich, inclusive learning.

Working closely with families and clinical professionals, we support each child's progress, independence, and readiness for the next stage of education.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Life Assurance

• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

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