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AWD online; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

LGPS pension scheme

NUS/CSSC membership

Wellbeing programmes

Flexible working

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a Facilities Manager to take ownership of a busy school site in Bristol, ensuring safe, compliant and well-maintained facilities on a full-time, permanent basis. You will work closely with the Principal and team to coordinate maintenance, cleaning, lettings, and site resources while upholding high safety and security standards.

The role requires experience in facilities management, good health and safety knowledge, and a proactive, organised approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or a similar role
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and other relevant legislation
• Ability to assess and carry out minor repairs and maintenance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to apply basic ICT skills to the needs of the job
• A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving
• Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of students

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance, security, cleaning, caretaking and general upkeep
• Lead and coordinate contractors, cleaners and site staff
• Manage compliance checks, inspections, risk assessments, maintenance schedules and records
• Manage lettings, deliveries, stock, equipment, supplies and site-related budgets
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, contractors, parents and other stakeholders while supporting safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people

Skills

Facilities management

Health & safety

Contractor coordination

Communication

ICT basics

Tools

Budgeting

Job description

Take ownership of a busy school site, leading safe, compliant and well-maintained facilities. This full-time opportunity suits someone with facilities management or similar experience, strong health and safety knowledge and a practical, organised approach.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Site Manager, Premises Manager, Estates Manager, Facilities Coordinator, Facilities Supervisor, Site Supervisor, Premises Officer, Senior Caretaker, Building Manager, Facilities Officer

Benefits include professional development, an LGPS pension scheme subject to eligibility, wellbeing programmes and a cycle-to-work scheme.

This role is known internally as a Site Manager

SALARY: £31,828 to £32,364 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Bristol, South West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week, all year round

JOB OVERVIEW

An excellent opportunity is available for a Facilities Manager to take ownership of the safe and effective operation of a welcoming school environment, within a growing multi-academy trust.

Working closely with the Principal and wider team, the Facilities Manager will coordinate maintenance, contractors, cleaning, caretaking, compliance, lettings and site resources.

The Facilities Manager plays an important part in maintaining high standards of safety, security and upkeep while building positive relationships with colleagues, contractors, parents and other stakeholders.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Facilities Manager include:

• Site Maintenance and Upkeep: Oversee day-to-day maintenance, security, cleaning, caretaking and general upkeep, ensuring facilities remain safe, well maintained and fit for purpose
• Contractor and Team Coordination: Lead and coordinate contractors, cleaners and site staff, ensuring work meets agreed standards, timescales, policies and requirements
• Health and Safety Compliance: Manage compliance checks, inspections, risk assessments, maintenance schedules and records, escalating significant issues or risks appropriately
• Resources, Lettings and Budgets: Manage lettings, deliveries, stock, equipment, supplies and site-related budgets, ensuring resources are maintained, stored securely and used effectively
• Stakeholder and Safeguarding Support: Build positive relationships with colleagues, contractors, parents and other stakeholders while supporting safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in facilities management or a similar role
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and other relevant legislation
• Ability to assess and carry out minor repairs and maintenance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to apply basic ICT skills to the needs of the job
• A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving
• Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of students

BENEFITS

• Professional development opportunities
• LGPS pension scheme, subject to eligibility
• Eligibility for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Wellbeing programmes, including retreats, yoga and wellness apps
• Flexible working options

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P15233