Welcoming School In Torquay Seeking A Proactive Site And Facilities Manager!

Marchant Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Site and Facilities Manager for a Torquay school. You will oversee daily maintenance and security, coordinate inspections and planned works, and supervise caretaking to ensure a safe, well‑run school site.

The role requires health and safety expertise, contractor coordination, effective record‑keeping, and strong organisation and communication. You will manage access, monitor expenditure, and support emergency procedures, reporting significant risks to senior

Qualifications

• Previous site management, facilities management or premises experience is essential.
• Experience in a school or educational environment is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety and building maintenance.
• Experience coordinating contractors and prioritising repairs.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Able to work independently, use initiative and respond effectively to urgent issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily maintenance and security of the school site.
• Coordinate routine inspections, repairs and planned maintenance.
• Supervise caretaking and premises duties where applicable.
• Monitor health and safety requirements and maintain relevant records.
• Coordinate contractors and ensure work is completed to an appropriate standard.
• Manage site access, key control and opening and closing arrangements.
• Monitor facilities expenditure, supplies and maintenance requirements.
• Support emergency procedures and report significant risks or issues to senior leaders.

Skills

Site management experience

Facilities management

Health and safety knowledge

Building maintenance

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Issue resolution

Job description

Location: Torquay, Devon
Job Title: Site and Facilities Manager
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

About the School

A welcoming school in Torquay is seeking a capable Site and Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, security and general condition of its premises. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced facilities professional who can take ownership of site operations and help maintain a safe and well-functioning environment for the school community.

About the Role

• Oversee the daily maintenance and security of the school site.

• Coordinate routine inspections, repairs and planned maintenance.

• Supervise caretaking and premises duties where applicable.

• Monitor health and safety requirements and maintain relevant records.

• Coordinate contractors and ensure work is completed to an appropriate standard.

• Manage site access, key control and opening and closing arrangements.

• Monitor facilities expenditure, supplies and maintenance requirements.

• Support emergency procedures and report significant risks or issues to senior leaders.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous site management, facilities management or premises experience is essential.

• Experience within a school or educational environment is highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of health and safety and building maintenance.

• Experience coordinating contractors and prioritising repairs.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

• Able to work independently, use initiative and respond effectively to urgent issues.

An enhanced DBS check will be required in line with the role.