School Facilities Manager – Estate, Safety & Ops

Farney Close School Ltd.; Haywards Heath; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Free lunch – in term time

Onsite gym

Accommodation available at a subsidsed

Job summary

Farney Close School in Haywards Heath is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the estates team and ensure the environment supports pupils to thrive. The role focuses on health and safety, compliance, and efficient facilities services across a 32-acre estate.

The post requires a hands-on manager with strong leadership, communication, and contractor-management skills. On-site role with salary £50,000–£56,000 depending on experience and an assistant to support administration.

Qualifications

• Proven Track Record in maintenance and operations.
• Exceptional Communicator; builds relationships with colleagues and external parties.
• Leadership profile: proactive, forward-thinking, able to motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the school’s estate, facilities, health and safety compliance, and support services.
• Direct day-to-day facilities operations, manage budgets and capital projects.
• Oversee statutory compliance and contribute to long-term strategic development.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & Safety

Contractor management

Job description

Farney Close School in Haywards Heath is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the estates team and ensure the environment supports pupils to thrive. The role focuses on health and safety, compliance, and efficient facilities services across a 32-acre estate.

The post requires a hands-on manager with strong leadership, communication, and contractor-management skills. On-site role with salary £50,000–£56,000 depending on experience and an assistant to support administration.