School Facilities Manager

Avon Products; Newbold on Avon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the UK seeks a School Facilities Manager to manage site maintenance and ensure a safe environment for students and staff. Responsibilities include overseeing premises operations, leading site teams, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a background in facilities management within an educational setting and relevant qualifications, including NEBOSH. This role includes flexible working options and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Tailored career development

Flexible working arrangements

Proactive staff wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management in education, commercial, or public sector.
• Leadership experience supervising a team.
• Experience managing contractors and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day school premises operations.
• Lead site team ensuring high work standards.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance and improvements.

Skills

Health and safety legislation understanding

Building maintenance knowledge

Strong IT skills

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Education

Facilities Management qualification (Level 4)

NEBOSH certification (or willingness to train)

Job description

School Facilities Manager Band J SCP 20 - 23 (£36,363 - £39,152 Actual Salary) Full Time - Permanent (37 hrs per week, 52 weeks per annum) Job Start: ASAP Are you an experienced facilities professional ready to take the next step in your career? The Avon Valley School & Performing Arts College is seeking a proactive and dedicated School Facilities Manager to oversee our site and ensure a safe, efficient and inspiring learning environment for our staff and students. As our School Facilities Manager, you will manage and maintain the school's buildings, grounds, and facilities, ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. You will lead the site team, coordinate maintenance, compliance and health and safety, site security, and support the school in maximising the use of its facilities. At The Avon Valley School, we are committed to nurturing every student's potential, both academically and personally. Our ethos is built on Ambition, Respect and Care, fostering a learning environment where students feel valued, supported and empowered to achieve their aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the school premises, including buildings, grounds, and facilities
• Lead and supervise the site team, ensuring high standards of work and conduct
• Plan and coordinate regular maintenance, repairs, and improvements, including scheduling contractors and managing budgets
• Ensure the school is fully compliant with all relevant health and safety, fire safety, and statutory regulations for secondary schools
• Carry out regular site inspections and risk assessments, taking action to address any issues identified
• Oversee site security, including opening/locking the premises and managing site access
• Liaise with external contractors and suppliers, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to a high standard
• Develop and implement site policies and procedures, including emergency plans and preventative maintenance schedules
• Monitor and manage utilities usage, identifying opportunities for efficiency and sustainability
• Support the school's lettings programme and the use of facilities by external groups
• Respond to emergencies and out-of-hours call-outs as required
• Your ultimate goal is to build a skilled and proactive team that ensures a safe, compliant, and efficient learning environment.

The role will require driving a minibus and therefore the successful candidate will need to have held a driving licence for at least 2 years, or willingness to train.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of facilities or premises management in an education, commercial, or public sector environment
• Supervisory or team leadership experience
• Experience of managing contractors and service providers
• NEBOSH or willingness to train
• Facilities Management qualification (Level 4) or willingness to train

Skills and Knowledge

• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice
• Knowledge of building maintenance, security, and cleaning procedures
• Strong IT skills (e.g., email, spreadsheets, maintenance systems)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage budgets and monitor expenditure
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work flexibly and respond to emergencies out of hours if required
• High level of integrity, honesty, and confidentiality
• A proactive and problem‑solving approach

What We Offer

• Tailored career development with annual development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements for all staff, including biweekly work‑from‑home option, or a fully paid well‑being day.
• A generous absence request policy, for example, do you want to watch your child's primary school sports day, or attend your best friend's wedding? Not a problem if you work for us.
• A proactive staff wellbeing programme to support work‑life balance.
• A committed and collaborative Senior Leadership Team.
• A thriving school community with engaged students and supportive parents/carers.
• Lunch provided for anyone offering student‑facing activities during lunchtimes.
• Paid duties for anyone joining our lunchtime duty team.
• Employee benefits, including a cycle‑to‑work scheme, employee assistance programme, free on‑site parking, and catering facilities.

Application Process

To Apply: If you are excited by this opportunity and want to be part of a school where you can truly make a difference, we encourage you to apply by clicking the link below which will take you to our online application form. Please visit our website to find out more about the school: https://www.avonvalleyschool.uk/ Application Deadline: 9am on Monday 24th November 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role). Interviews: Scheduled shortly after the closing date. For further information, email: [e-mail] or telephone: [phone].

Safeguarding and Compliance

• We do not accept CVs without an application form.
• We do not provide working visas.
• If shortlisted, you will be required to complete a declaration regarding any relevant criminal offences as part of our safeguarding duties.
• Avon Valley School conducts online searches (including social media) as per KCSIE 2024.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (child workforce) via the Disclosure and Barring Service.