School Operations, Facilities & Contracts Manager

Principal Education; London Borough of Hillingdon; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Principal Education in West London is seeking an experienced School Operations & Contracts Manager to oversee premises, facilities, contracts and support services at a Catholic secondary school. The role ensures safe, efficient day-to-day operation and takes ownership of operational processes.

You will work with the Senior Leadership Team, manage contractors, monitor budgets, ensure compliance with health and safety and other regulations, and coordinate events and lettings.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Manager/Contract Manager in a school or public sector setting.
• Experience managing contractors and service-level agreements.
• Strong understanding of premises management, health and safety and statutory compliance.
• Experience overseeing budgets, procurement and contract negotiations.
• Excellent organisational, administrative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Experience in education sector preferred.

Responsabilités

• Oversee day-to-day operational management of the school premises and facilities.
• Manage external contractors, suppliers and service providers, ensuring work is completed to the required standards.
• Monitor and manage contracts, service agreements, renewals and procurement processes.
• Ensure statutory compliance across health and safety, fire safety, building maintenance and other relevant school regulations.
• Coordinate planned preventative maintenance, repairs and reactive maintenance.
• Manage budgets relating to premises, facilities, contracts and operational services.
• Review supplier performance, negotiate costs and identify opportunities to improve value for money.
• Oversee site staff and coordinate responsibilities to ensure the effective running of the school.
• Support the management of security, access arrangements, cleaning, catering and other essential school services.
• Maintain accurate records, compliance documentation, risk assessments and contractor information.
• Coordinate site arrangements for school events, lettings and out-of-hours activities.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders to identify operational improvements and support the school's strategic objectives.

Connaissances

Operations management

Contract management

Budget management

Procurement

Health & safety

Contract negotiations

Record keeping

Stakeholder communication

Team coordination

Description du poste

Principal Education in West London is seeking an experienced School Operations & Contracts Manager to oversee premises, facilities, contracts and support services at a Catholic secondary school. The role ensures safe, efficient day-to-day operation and takes ownership of operational processes.

You will work with the Senior Leadership Team, manage contractors, monitor budgets, ensure compliance with health and safety and other regulations, and coordinate events and lettings.