Facilities & Site Manager: Safe, Inclusive School Environments

OFG Education; Trimdon Station; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Facilities management

Budget & contractor management

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Driving licence

Formation

Maths & English GCSE

Description du poste

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.