Facilities Business Partner

We are seeking a Facilities Business Partner to oversee a hub of school and college sites within OHC&AT. Reporting to the Head of Facilities, you will build strong relationships with leadership teams, ensure sites operate efficiently and compliantly, and support Trust-wide contracts using agreed KPIs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee facilities operations across a hub of school and college sites, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant environments that support teaching and learning.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and Trust requirements, including health & safety, fire, asbestos, and CDM regulations, through audits, inspections, and contractor oversight.
• Manage Trust-wide facilities contracts and deliver planned maintenance and small-to-medium estates projects, ensuring value for money and adherence to procurement processes.
• Lead, support, and develop facilities staff, working collaboratively with academy leadership teams and central services to drive high standards and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to budget planning, procurement, and asset management while building effective relationships with stakeholders to ensure high-quality service delivery across the Trust.

Key Requirements:

• Recognised training/qualifications associated with facilities management
• Driving licence (all new appointments will be required to have a clean, valid driving licence).
• Valid MIDAS training to coaching level (training available)
• To hold or be willing to work towards the Institute of Work Place Management qualification in facilities management
• To hold or be willing to work towards NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.