School Facilities & Compliance Lead

IWFM; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

LGPS pension scheme

O2 discounts

Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers

NUS Card and CSSC membership

Wellbeing programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible working options

Job summary

IWFM is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to support safe, well‑maintained school premises by coordinating maintenance, contractors and cleaning teams. You will work closely with the Site Manager and school colleagues to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations.

This role requires facilities management experience, team leadership, and a solid knowledge of health and safety regulations. A commitment to safeguarding pupils and a track record of reliable estates management are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a facilities management role.
• Experience managing a team, including cleaners and caretakers.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and other relevant legislation.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of all students.

Responsibilities

• Premises Operations: Support the Site Manager with day‑to‑day maintenance, cleanliness, safety and smooth operation of the premises.
• Team and Contractor Coordination: Coordinate and supervise premises, caretaking and cleaning teams and external contractors, helping ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
• Maintenance Checks and Planning: Carry out regular inspections and scheduled checks, identify repair and improvement needs and support planned maintenance
• Compliance and Records: Support health and safety compliance and digital estates systems, maintaining accurate records
• Budgets and Resources: Support maintenance budgets and contractor activity, helping ensure resources are used effectively
• Stakeholder Support: Work with the Site Manager, Principal, Business Support Manager and wider school community to respond to premises needs, emergencies and lettings requirements

Skills

Facilities management

Team leadership

Health and safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

IWFM is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to support safe, well‑maintained school premises by coordinating maintenance, contractors and cleaning teams. You will work closely with the Site Manager and school colleagues to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations.

This role requires facilities management experience, team leadership, and a solid knowledge of health and safety regulations. A commitment to safeguarding pupils and a track record of reliable estates management are essential.