Facilities Manager (on-site)

Suffolk New College; Otley; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation (subsided)

Job summary

Suffolk New College in Otley is seeking a Facilities Manager (on-site) to join the Estates & Facilities Management team at the Rural campus. The role covers a transforming estate with a focus on delivering high-quality facilities services and coordinating maintenance and capital projects.

You will be based at the Rural campus, travel to Ipswich and other sites as required, and support a safe and welcoming environment for learners and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to coordinate facilities services across multiple sites
• Strong organisational and problem solving skills

Responsibilities

• Support effective operation of the estate across the Rural campus and other college sites
• Coordinate maintenance, be involved in capital projects and estate improvements
• Manage on-site facilities activities ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors

Job description

Facilities Manager (on-site)

Starting salary is £43,269 per annum

37 hours, 52 weeks per year

Join Us at an Exciting Time of Investment and Development

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Estates & Facilities Management team at Suffolk New College as a Facilities Manager based at our Suffolk Rural campus in Otley.

Working alongside two existing Facilities Managers who support other college sites, you will play a key role in supporting the effective operation of our diverse and expanding estate, ensuring a safe, compliant and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

Suffolk Rural is benefiting from a period of significant investment and estate transformation, making this an ideal opportunity for an experienced facilities professional seeking to broaden their impact beyond day‑to‑day operational management. Alongside responsibility for the delivery of high‑quality facilities services, you will contribute to an ambitious programme of estate improvements and capital projects planned over the coming years. The site also has a number of older buildings, which require regular maintenance to be carried out by the team, alongside the co‑ordination of FM activities.

The current investment includes a transformational £2.5 million redevelopment project, which will convert an existing building into innovative new teaching and learning facilities scheduled to commence in early 2027 with a completion by September 2027. With further capital investment planned across the campus, this role offers the opportunity to be involved in projects, alongside managing the operational activities of the team, with the aim of enhancing the experience of everyone who learns, works and visits here.

We are looking for a proactive, organised and solutions‑focused individual who enjoys variety, thrives in a dynamic environment and takes pride in delivering excellent facilities management services. In return, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact within a forward‑looking organisation that is committed to investing in its estate, its people and its future.

A small three‑bedroom house is available on the Rural campus as an option for the successful candidate. Previous postholders have lived on site, with a rental arrangement that is subsided and the detail of which can be provided as part of the recruitment process with shortlisted candidates. Through living on site this supports the College with emergency and critical cover from the team alongside the Farm Manager who occupies the other College property. This unique benefit provides convenient access to the campus and may be particularly attractive to candidates seeking a rural living and working environment, but it is not an essential requirement and other options are available to the College if this is not taken up by the manager.

You will be required to travel between College campuses, particularly the Ipswich site, and on occasion Halesworth and Leiston, and therefore must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. The College Travel Policy provides reimbursement for business mileage incurred when travelling to sites other than your normal place of work.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing date: Monday 2nd November 2026 at Midnight

Interview date: Tuesday 10th November 2026

The College reserves the right to close this advert early

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

You may use AI tools to support your application but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on‑going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee an interview to all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.

The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed. The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.

Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback at either application or interview stage.