School Facilities Manager — Lead Safe, Welcoming Campus

Outcomes First Group; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

Outcomes First Group's Trent Acres School in Staffordshire is seeking a proactive Facilities Manager to lead day-to-day facilities operations, maintain a safe, welcoming environment and manage contractors and budgets. You will oversee maintenance programmes and drive compliance acrossHealth & Safety and statutory requirements.

You’ll lead a facilities team, partner with school leaders on future projects, and ensure high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities, Estates or Site Management within education, healthcare or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety, statutory compliance, fire safety and best practice in facilities management.
• Experience in managing contractors, maintenance programmes, projects and budgets.
• Confident and supportive people leader who can motivate teams.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the school's facilities, maintenance, housekeeping, catering and site services.
• Develop and oversee planned, preventative and reactive maintenance programmes to keep the site safe, compliant and well maintained.
• Manage contractors, improvement projects and facilities budgets, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and offers value for money.
• Carry out regular site inspections and respond promptly to maintenance issues.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, fire safety, COSHH and statutory inspections.
• Oversee equipment, vehicles, tools and site resources, maintaining high standards.
• Lead, develop and motivate the facilities team to deliver excellent service.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Contractor management

Health & Safety

Budget management

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Outcomes First Group's Trent Acres School in Staffordshire is seeking a proactive Facilities Manager to lead day-to-day facilities operations, maintain a safe, welcoming environment and manage contractors and budgets. You will oversee maintenance programmes and drive compliance acrossHealth & Safety and statutory requirements.

You’ll lead a facilities team, partner with school leaders on future projects, and ensure high standards of service.