Facilities Manager

Midsomer Norton Primary; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory salary pension scheme (LG

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Norton Hill School is seeking a proactive Facilities Manager to lead the site services team and maintain a safe, compliant, and well-kept environment for staff, students and visitors.

You will balance hands-on leadership with daily oversight, using our management information system and maintenance platform to drive efficient workflow and high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities/estates management within a school or similar environment.
• Ability to plan and supervise maintenance schedules and budgets.
• Comfortable using digital tools to manage workflows and records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work schedules for planned and reactive maintenance and ensure work meets standards and budgets.
• Oversee site security, out-of-hours rotas, and emergency procedures.
• Supervise in-house staff and manage external contractors for maintenance works.
• Project manage works contracts as needed.
• Support recruitment and induction of site staff.
• Contribute to health and safety and compliance activities.
• Ensure energy efficiency strategies are implemented.

Skills

Site management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Digital tools

Tools

School management information system

Maintenance platform

Job description

# Facilities ManagerEmployer: Norton Hill SchoolLocation: Radstock, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £35,570 - £43,149Posted: 10th September 2026Expires: 18th September 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1573152Job Reference: 2026-27001* Share :* Print**Start: October 2026****Salary Range: Grade 7 SCP 23-26 £35,570 - £38,510 to Grade 8 SCP 27-31 £39,481-£43,149****Responsible to: Operations Manager/Hub Site Manager****Responsible for: Norton Hill Site Staff****Hours of Work: All Year Round / Day shift pattern - 37 hours per week**We are seeking a proactive Site Manager to lead our facilities team and ensure our school is safe, compliant, and exceptionally well-maintained. In this dynamic role, you will balance hands-on leadership with daily operational oversight to create a well managed, safe and welcoming environment for our staff, students, and visitors. The ideal candidate is an innovative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable using digital tools, including our school management information system and maintenance platform, to manage workflow efficiently.**Main duties and responsibilities:*** Prepare work schedules for planned and reactive maintenance and ensure that work is carried out to the required standard and within set budgets (using Computerised Maintenance Management System).* Be responsible for site security arrangements, organising out of hours call out rotas and emergency procedures in conjunction with Hub Site Manager and Operations Manager.* Ensure the site is clean and tidy at all times.* Carry out day-to-day supervision of a small team of in-house staff and management of external contractors involved in maintenance works.* Project manage works contracts unless MAT led.* Provide guidance to the site team to meet the needs of the health and safety and statutory compliance requirements.* Support the recruitment and induction of additional/replacement staff as agreed with the School* Contribute to the performance management of site staff at the school.* Provide support and advice for any emergencies at the schools.* Ensure that systems are in place to have contractors inducted and appropriately supervised.* Review and have oversight of contractor performance and quality of work.* Ensure safe systems of work and risk assessments are in place for site teams.* Ensure maintenance of water hygiene records, fire safety records and electrical safety records for all the relevant site equipment.* Carry out Trust’s Head of Estates instructions in relation to training, compliance and Health and Safety matters.* Ensure all COSHH and Health and Safety regulations are observed and take part in the Health and Safety audit process.* To obtain best value in the procurement of goods and services.* To support day-to-day site operations including traffic management, deliveries, event planning and arrangements.* With others, implement strategies to maximise energy efficiency.**What we offer:*** Contributory salary pension scheme (local government)* Access to the cycle to work scheme* Access to Employee Assistance Programme - a strictly free and confidential short-term counselling and support service.To apply, please use the 'quick apply' button and ensure your application form includes your full employment history and a supporting statement.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.**Closing Date: 9am Friday 18th September 2026**