School Facilities Manager

Lift Schools; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Montgomery Primary is recruiting a School Facilities Manager to ensure the site is safe, secure and well-maintained, with two shift patterns and on-call duties. You will oversee cleaning, minor repairs, security and on-site contractors to support daily learning activities.

The role requires experience in premises or building management, a strong health and safety understanding, practical skills, and a full driving license with access to a vehicle for travel to sites and responding to calls

Qualifications

• Experience in premises, facilities, or building management with strong health and safety knowledge.
• Practical, organised and proactive attitude to maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to manage site security and coordinate on-site contractors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, orderly school environment and carry out minor repairs.
• Manage site security and supervise on-site contractors to keep facilities fit for learning.
• Respond to on-call call-outs and support day-to-day school operations.

Skills

Premises management

Health & safety

Site security

On‑call responsiveness

Job description

Lift Montgomery Primary offers an excellent opportunity to join as a School Facilities Manager, playing a key role in ensuring the school site is safe, secure, and well-maintained every day.

Your new school

Lift Montgomery Primary is an outstanding school led by Principal Fozia Nisar, who has been part of the school community for over 10 years. Her long‑standing commitment and leadership have helped establish a dedicated and enthusiastic team, with a strong culture of high expectations, collaboration and pride in the school. This consistent focus on excellence has contributed to Lift Montgomery Primary being graded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.

Your new role

The School Facilities Manager plays a vital role in the day‑to‑day running of the school, ensuring that the site operates safely and effectively at all times. The role operates on a shift basis, with two different shift patterns, and includes responsibility for responding to on‑call call‑outs when required.

You will be responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly environment; carrying out minor repairs; managing site security; and overseeing on‑site contractors, ensuring facilities are fit for purpose and ready to support learning.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have experience in premises, facilities, or building management, with a strong understanding of health and safety procedures and site security. You will be practical, organised, and proactive, able to carry out general repairs, safely move equipment, and follow instructions relating to equipment and materials.

A full driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for this role, as you will be required to travel and respond to on‑call call‑outs when necessary.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

How we support you

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high‑quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.

Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you: How we support you

If you would also like to visit the school, please contact Harpal Bhamra, School Operations Manager, on 0121 464 9115 or via email at [e-mail].

Closing Date: 18 September 2026

Interview Date: 23 September 2026

This is a full-time position with shift work, starting as soon as possible. Shift 1 is Monday to Thursday, 6:30am–2:30pm, and Friday, 6:30am–2:00pm; Shift 2 is Monday to Thursday, 10:30am–6:30pm, and Friday, 11:00am–6:00pm.

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