Facilities & Site Manager — Safe, Welcoming School Campus

Oasis Community Learning; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Oasis Academy Long Cross invites a proactive Facilities Manager to lead day-to-day site operations, ensuring a safe, compliant and inspiring environment for pupils, staff and visitors. You will manage facilities staff, coordinate contractors and uphold high safety standards in educational settings.

Ideally, you will have IWFM/IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications, robust maintenance skills, and a full driving licence. A supportive academy trust offers development opportunities and a focus on safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Hands-on facilities professional with estates or site management experience.
• Practical maintenance skills in carpentry, plumbing and decorating.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance.
• Highly organised with excellent communication abilities.
• Experience coordinating teams and working with contractors.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities and estates services across the academy.
• Manage Facilities Assistants and cleaning teams.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• 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.
• Maintain records in Oasis Health & Safety and Asset Management systems.
• Ensure grounds and buildings are safe, clean and fit for purpose.

Education

IWFM membership

IOSH

NEBOSH Health & Safety

First Aid at Work

Manual Handling

Working at Height

Tools

Asset management systems

Job description

Oasis Academy Long Cross invites a proactive Facilities Manager to lead day-to-day site operations, ensuring a safe, compliant and inspiring environment for pupils, staff and visitors. You will manage facilities staff, coordinate contractors and uphold high safety standards in educational settings.

Ideally, you will have IWFM/IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications, robust maintenance skills, and a full driving licence. A supportive academy trust offers development opportunities and a focus on safeguarding.