School Facilities Manager: Grounds, Safety & CAPEX Lead

Edenhurst Preparatory School; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership of a private pension scheme

Generous fee remission for staff children

Job summary

Edenhurst Preparatory School in Newcastle-under-Lyme seeks a Facilities Manager to ensure effective maintenance and management of the school’s estate. This position oversees day-to-day operations while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have robust experience in facilities management, oversee planned and reactive maintenance, and lead the grounds team. Additional benefits include pension scheme membership and fee remission for staff children.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in estates or facilities management.
• Willingness to be hands-on with capital projects.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day facilities and maintenance operations.
• Lead planned and reactive maintenance.
• Oversee compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage external contractors effectively.
• Monitor capital project progress.

Skills

Estates or facilities management experience

Capital projects management

Health and safety legislation understanding

Grounds or sports facility management

Job description

Edenhurst Preparatory School in Newcastle-under-Lyme seeks a Facilities Manager to ensure effective maintenance and management of the school’s estate. This position oversees day-to-day operations while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have robust experience in facilities management, oversee planned and reactive maintenance, and lead the grounds team. Additional benefits include pension scheme membership and fee remission for staff children.