Lead Facilities Manager – Schools & Multi-Site

Rotherham-Metropolitan-Borough-Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Principal Facilities Manager to lead Cleaning, School Caretaking and School Crossing Patrol services across over 55 schools and corporate sites. You will provide strategic and operational leadership for large frontline operations, ensuring safe, compliant and welcoming environments for pupils, staff and residents.

The successful candidate will bring substantial senior management experience in Facilities Management or property services, with

Qualifications

• Significant senior management experience in Facilities Management or similar.
• Experience leading large multi-site frontline services.
• Proven budget management, procurement and contract oversight.
• Ability to build relationships with Headteachers and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cleaning, School Caretaking and School Crossing Patrol services.
• Direct operations across 55+ schools and council buildings.
• Drive service improvement and modernisation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and contractual requirements.

Skills

Senior management

Facilities Management

Budget management

Procurement

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Principal Facilities Manager to lead Cleaning, School Caretaking and School Crossing Patrol services across over 55 schools and corporate sites. You will provide strategic and operational leadership for large frontline operations, ensuring safe, compliant and welcoming environments for pupils, staff and residents.

The successful candidate will bring substantial senior management experience in Facilities Management or property services, with