Site / Facilities Manager

The Diocese Of York; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on site Parking

Job summary

Heartwood Learning Trust in York seeks a proactive Site / Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of our school site. You will lead the cleaning, caretaking and grounds teams, supervise maintenance and repairs, and manage contractors to keep the site safe, clean and well‑maintained for pupils, staff and visitors.

You will act as a key holder, respond to call-outs, and ensure health and safety compliance across the buildings and grounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in site or facilities management.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Practical approach to maintenance and repairs.
• Sound understanding of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead cleaning, caretaking and grounds teams.
• Oversee maintenance and repairs; manage contractors.
• Monitor health and safety compliance across the site.
• Act as key holder and respond to emergency call-outs.
• Help keep facilities in excellent condition year round.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Facilities management

Health & safety

Leadership

Flexibility

Job description

*Please note: the Diocese of York is not the employer*

Are you a hands-on leader who takes pride in creating safe, welcoming environments?We’re looking for an experiencedSite / Facilities Managerto take responsibility for the day-to-day management of our school site, ensuring our buildings and grounds are safe, secure, clean and well-maintained for our pupils, staff and visitors.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll lead our cleaning, caretaking and grounds teams, oversee maintenance and repairs, manage contractors, monitor health and safety compliance, and play a vital role in keeping our school running smoothly. You’ll also act as a key holder, respond to emergency call-outs when required, and help ensure our facilities remain in excellent condition all year round.

We’re looking for someone with experience in site or facilities management, strong leadership skills, a practical approach to maintenance and repairs, and a sound understanding of health and safety. Flexibility, initiative and a commitment to safeguarding are essential.

Working Pattern:

• Week 1:Monday-Thursday:7:00am-3:00pm| Friday:7:00am-2:30pm
• Week 2:Monday-Thursday:1:30pm-9:30pm| Friday:11:30pm-7:00pm
• Saturday working(8:00am-4:00pm) is required on a shared rota with the Facilities Manager, approximately every other week.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference to the daily life of a thriving school community, we’d love to hear from you.

What we can offer:

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on site Parking

Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Full Year

Position Type: Permanent Post

Line Manager: Support Services Manager

Travel Required: Yes

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.

Safeguarding Statement

Heartwood Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Heartwood Learning Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

The Archbishop of York is seeking a senior colleague who, working closely with the Bishop of Whitby, will share in the leadership, development and encouragement of the Archdeaconry of Cleveland and wider diocese.