Facilities Manager

Location: Staffordshire area

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

About Us

We are a large organisation with several thousand colleagues, operating across multiple sites. We are continuing to grow and invest in our people to ensure we deliver excellence and impact at scale.

Purpose of the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities Manager to join our specialist school for children and young people with additional needs.

The Facilities Manager will be responsible for the comprehensive management of all aspects related to the school’s physical environment. This includes day-to-day maintenance, safety compliance, security, and site development projects.

You will play a critical role in ensuring that the school premises are safe, welcoming, and well-maintained to enable a positive learning atmosphere. This position requires someone with hands-on maintenance skills, a strong understanding of health and safety standards, and the ability to lead and motivate a multi-skilled team.

If you’re hands-on with DIY skills, health & safety savvy, and driven by a desire to make a difference, this is the role for you. You’ll work with a passionate team dedicated to consistency and care for our pupils’ futures.

Key Requirements:

• Experienced Facilities or Site Manager with proven leadership skills
• Skilled in maintenance, repairs, and health & safety management
• Comfortable managing budgets and procurement processes
• Strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• Able to motivate and lead a diverse team effectively
• IT literate with good reporting and administrative abilities
• Committed to the values and mission of our school community
• Holder of a full UK driving license with access to a car