Site / Facilities Manager L1

Diocese of York; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension scheme

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on site Parking

Job summary

Diocese of York is seeking a hands-on Site / Facilities Manager to lead the day-to-day management of our school site, ensuring buildings and grounds are safe, secure, clean and well-maintained for pupils, staff and visitors.

You will lead cleaning, caretaking and grounds teams, oversee maintenance and repairs, manage contractors, monitor health and safety compliance and act as a key holder. This role requires flexibility and a practical approach to safeguarding.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead cleaning, caretaking and grounds teams
• Oversee maintenance and repairs
• Manage contractors
• Monitor health and safety compliance
• Act as a key holder and respond to emergency call-outs
• Keep facilities safe and well-maintained year-round

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 experienced Site / Facilities Manager to 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.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.