Facilities Manager - Full-time

Sandwich Infant; Dartford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

25 days leave

Bank holidays

On-site parking

Training support

Mileage allowance

Paid overtime

Flexible working

Job summary

Leigh Academies Trust in Dartford is seeking two experienced Facilities Managers to join its Estates team from September 2026. You will oversee maintenance, compliance, and safety across Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy and Leigh UTC Dartford, managing Facilities Assistants and coordinating with the Estates Service Delivery Manager.

The role offers a competitive salary of £33,190 per annum, Monday to Friday 8:00–16:00 with some event coverage, and a range of benefits including the Local Government

Qualifications

• Experience in premises management and facilities maintenance.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety standards and compliance.
• Ability to lead and develop a team of Facilities Assistants.
• Good communication across sites and with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance and compliance across Dartford academies.
• Manage a team of Facilities Assistants and coordinate with Estates Service Delivery Manager.
• Ensure facilities are safe, well-maintained and conducive to learning.
• Cover events and holidays as required.

Skills

Premises management

Health and Safety

Team leadership

Effective communication

Job description

Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits

Leigh Academies Trust has a fantastic opportunity to appoint two experienced and knowledgeable Facilities Managers to join our Estates team, starting in September 2026. Our successful candidates will have previous premises management experience, taking full responsibility for the care and maintenance of academies located in Dartford. These opportunities are for Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy and Leigh UTC Dartford.

You will be a key player in ensuring the high standards of compliance are maintained and that facilities are safe and fit for purpose. You will manage a team of Facilities Assistants and work closely with the Estates Service Delivery Manager to ensure that the internal and external environment is conducive to the promotion of learning.

A knowledge of Health and Safety is essential to this role as well as being able to communicate effectively.

Benefits of working as a Facilities Manager at a Leigh Academies Trust site;

• 25 days annual leave per annum + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days + bank holidays based on 5 years' service
• Full company closure and time off between Christmas and New Year
• You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team
• A flexible and proactive ethos
• Training and qualifications supported / encouraged
• Mileage allowance for travel between sites
• Paid overtime
• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Free, on-site parking at every site
• Dedicated site office

This is a permanent, full time role offering £33,190 per annum. The working hours are Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm with a 3:30 pm finish on a Friday. Our successful candidate will also need to be flexible to cover events and holidays.