School Site & Facilities Manager

Blenheim Schools; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendon Prep, part of Blenheim Schools, in Sunderland, is seeking a proactive Site & Facilities Manager to lead the management, maintenance, and development of our school estate. You will ensure a safe, compliant, and welcoming environment while helping shape long-term facility plans.

Reporting to the Headteacher, you will oversee buildings, grounds, compliance, contractor management, and capital projects, while supporting events and daily site operations, including minibus driving where required.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, premises, estates, or site management.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing contractors, maintenance programmes, and site projects.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills.
• Practical maintenance skills and a hands-on approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management and maintenance of the school site, buildings, and grounds.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, fire safety, and statutory regulations.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance and oversee reactive repairs.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and service providers, ensuring high-quality standards.
• Deliver site improvement, refurbishment, and estate development projects.
• Maintain accurate compliance, maintenance, and risk management records.
• Manage facilities budgets and site resources effectively.
• Oversee specialist learning environments and technical equipment.
• Support school events, educational visits, and operational activities, including minibus driving where required.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & safety compliance

Contractor management

Organizational skills

Hands-on maintenance

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Full UK driving licence

Education

Facilities Management qualification

Experience in school/educational setting

Compliance systems knowledge

D1 entitlement / minibuses driving

Estate compliance knowledge

Job description

Hendon Prep, part of Blenheim Schools, in Sunderland, is seeking a proactive Site & Facilities Manager to lead the management, maintenance, and development of our school estate. You will ensure a safe, compliant, and welcoming environment while helping shape long-term facility plans.

Reporting to the Headteacher, you will oversee buildings, grounds, compliance, contractor management, and capital projects, while supporting events and daily site operations, including minibus driving where required.