School Hub Facilities Lead

White Woods Primary Academy Trust; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

White Woods Primary Academy Trust is seeking a Hub Facilities Officer in Rotherham to oversee facilities management across its Hub. You will work with Headteachers, caretaking and cleaning staff, and external contractors to ensure safe, compliant buildings that support learning.

The role requires strong health & safety knowledge, ability to manage a demanding workload, and a proactive, solution-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities/premises/estates management within an education setting or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety compliance, asbestos, legionella, manual handling and working at height.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities management across schools in the Hub, ensuring compliance and safety.
• Coordinate caretaking and cleaning staff, and liaise with Headteachers and contractors.
• Monitor and record statutory inspections, testing and servicing of mechanical, electrical and fire systems.
• Lead continuous improvement in estate standards and respond to premises emergencies.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & Safety

Leadership

Communication

Contractor coordination

Team coordination

Tools

Facilities Management System

Job description

White Woods Primary Academy Trust is seeking a Hub Facilities Officer in Rotherham to oversee facilities management across its Hub. You will work with Headteachers, caretaking and cleaning staff, and external contractors to ensure safe, compliant buildings that support learning.

The role requires strong health & safety knowledge, ability to manage a demanding workload, and a proactive, solution-focused approach.