School Facilities Manager – Part-Time (20h/wk)

Avanti Schools Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

LGPS

O2 discounts

Specsavers eye tests

NUS Card & CSSC

Wellbeing programmes

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

Avanti Schools Trust is seeking a part-time Facilities Manager to lead the safe, welcoming, and well-managed operation of a busy school site in Bristol. You will manage day-to-day site operations, oversee maintenance and contractors, and work with senior colleagues on repairs, planned maintenance, and improvements.

The role emphasizes health and safety, procurement, lettings, and budget support. You will supervise premises and cleaning staff, coordinate external contractors, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Experience in a facilities management role.
• Experience leading a team including cleaners/caretakers.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Practical and organised approach to maintenance, contractors and site operations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation, maintenance, security and safety of the site, ensuring facilities remain clean, well maintained and fit for purpose
• Lead and support premises, cleaning and caretaking staff and coordinate contractors to ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Plan and monitor maintenance schedules, repairs and improvements, identifying opportunities to enhance the school environment
• Support facilities budgets, obtain quotations and order essential supplies and consumables
• Contribute to facilities improvements and capital works, coordinating activity with colleagues and contractors
• Support health and safety, statutory compliance, site security and the wider operational requirements of the school
• Help coordinate lettings and ensure facilities are prepared for approved activities and day-to-day use

Skills

Team leadership

Health and safety knowledge

Communication

Site operations

Problem solving

Job description

Avanti Schools Trust is seeking a part-time Facilities Manager to lead the safe, welcoming, and well-managed operation of a busy school site in Bristol. You will manage day-to-day site operations, oversee maintenance and contractors, and work with senior colleagues on repairs, planned maintenance, and improvements.

The role emphasizes health and safety, procurement, lettings, and budget support. You will supervise premises and cleaning staff, coordinate external contractors, and contribute to