Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

35 hours per week /52 Weeks per year

Start Date: 1st October 2026

Scale: PO2 Pt 31-33 depending upon experience

Actual Salary - £45,726.19 to £47,793.75

We are a comprehensive inner London secondary school with a diverse intake of students from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures. We were graded as Good in all aspects during our last Ofsted Inspection (April 2023).

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Facilities Manager to lead our premises team and ensure our school provides a safe, secure and compliant environment for pupils, staff and visitors. You will manage day-to-day site operations, maintenance contracts and overall site development.

Key responsibilities

Facilities and Estates: Manage site maintenance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), repairs, and contractor relationships.

Health & Safety: Act as the lead competent person for statutory compliance, fire safety and risk assessments.

Team Leadership: Supervise and train the onsite premises staff.

Security & Access: Oversee site security, emergency response procedures and school letting/event set up.

What we are looking for:

Proven experience in facilities, estates, or site management, ideally within an educational setting

Strong working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and statutory compliance

Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Relevant certifications (e.g IOSH, NEBOSH) are highly desirable.

Closing date for applications: Monday 31st August 2026 at 5pm

Shortlisting & Interviews: The school will shortlist daily and call ideal candidates for interview. If the position is filled before the closing date, the school reserves the right to close the advert early.

The school will have contacted all successful applicants by Friday 4th September 2026.

In line with KCSIE 2023 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence

If you feel this role is for you and you would like to apply, please use the link provided.

We do not accept applications via CV or through agencies.