Facilities Manager

School 21; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Academy Long Cross in Bristol is seeking a proactive Facilities Manager to lead day-to-day site operations, ensure safety, compliance and a welcoming learning environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

You will manage facilities staff, coordinate contractors, oversee maintenance, security and records, and drive improvements while upholding safeguarding and health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, premises, estates or site management.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and regulatory compliance.
• Experience coordinating teams and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities operations across the academy.
• Manage facilities staff and cleaning teams.
• Oversee building maintenance, inspections and site security.
• Coordinate contractors and monitor service delivery standards.

Skills

Facilities management

Premises management

Health & safety awareness

Contractor coordination

Education

IWFM

IOSH

NEBOSH Health & Safety

First Aid at Work

Manual Handling

Working at Height

Job description

* Facilities ManagerNEWFast Apply# Facilities ManagerEmployerLocation: Bristol, BristolContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: SCP 18-22Posted: 3rd November 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 17th November 2026 12:00 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1582326Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1582326* Share :Oasis Academy Long Cross is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive Facilities Manager to lead the day-to-day management of our site and ensure our academy remains a safe, compliant and inspiring place for pupils, staff and visitors.This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll play a vital part in supporting our academy community, leading site operations, managing facilities staff and ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and maintenance across the academy.About the RoleAs Facilities Manager, you will:- Lead the delivery of facilities and estates services across the academy.- Manage and support Facilities Assistants and cleaning teams.- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and statutory requirements.- Oversee building maintenance, repairs and site inspections.- Coordinate contractors and monitor service delivery standards.- Manage site security, including opening and closing procedures.- Support business continuity planning and emergency response arrangements.- Maintain accurate records through the Oasis Health & Safety and Asset Management systems.- Ensure the academy grounds, buildings and learning environments are safe, clean and fit for purpose.About YouWe are looking for a proactive and reliable facilities professional with experience in facilities, premises, estates or site management. You will have practical maintenance skills across a range of disciplines, including basic carpentry, plumbing and decorating, alongside a strong understanding of health and safety requirements and statutory compliance.You will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities effectively and possess excellent communication skills. Comfortable working independently and using your initiative to solve problems, you will also have experience of coordinating teams, manage workloads and working with contractors to ensure high standards of service delivery.A positive, flexible and customer focused approach is essential, as is a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.Ideally, you will have experience working within an educational environment and hold relevant professional qualifications or certifications, such as IWFM membership, IOSH or NEBOSH Health & Safety qualifications, First Aid at Work, Manual Handling or Working at Height training. However, we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate the skills, experience and commitment needed to succeed in the role.A full driving licence is required.At Oasis, we are committed to delivering Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive and every member of staff plays a crucial role in making that happen. Our ethos is built around inclusion, hope, perseverance, healthy relationships and compassion.By joining our team, you will benefit from:- Local Government Pension Scheme- Ongoing professional development opportunities- A supportive and collaborative working environment- The opportunity to make a real difference within a growing and ambitious academy trust- Access to Oasis employee benefits and wellbeing supportClosing date: Tuesday 17th NovemberInterview date: TBCPlease note: Oasis Community Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions from recruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liable to an introduction fee.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Oasis Academy Long Cross is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this committment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this committment. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, along with other relevant employment checks.### Oasis Academy Long CrossPart of### Oasis Community Learning