School Facilities & Support Services Manager

Aspris Children's Services; Frome; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive access to reward anddiscount

Blue Light Card

Commitment to ongoing training and car

Teacher pension scheme

PVG/DBS checks paid for

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Aspris Children's Services is seeking a Support Services Manager to oversee maintenance, catering and housekeeping across Frome school sites. You will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and liaise with the estates team and headteachers to uphold high safety standards and efficient operations.

The role includes leading cross-site teams, coordinating contractor engagement, and reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing staff and multiple service teams.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience of contractor management and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage maintenance, catering, and housekeeping teams with a focus on safety, efficiency, and collaboration.
• Oversee premises, grounds, and facilities and ensure safe, fit-for-purpose operations.
• Coordinate catering, cleaning, and safeguarding across sites in line with standards.
• Engage stakeholders including headteachers, governance, and estates teams to report on compliance and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Health & safety

Contractor management

Facilities management

Education

Relevant management qualification

Tools

IOSH/NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Aspris Children's Services is seeking a Support Services Manager to oversee maintenance, catering and housekeeping across Frome school sites. You will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and liaise with the estates team and headteachers to uphold high safety standards and efficient operations.

The role includes leading cross-site teams, coordinating contractor engagement, and reporting to senior leadership.