School Site & Facilities Manager Job Vacancy in Levenshulme Full Time Permanent

School Site & Facilities Manager

Location: Levenshulme
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Negotiable
Salary: £36,363

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced School Site & Facilities Manager to lead the day-to-day management, maintenance, safety and security of a busy school site. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring buildings and grounds remain safe, compliant, well-maintained and fit for purpose.

The successful candidate will manage site operations, oversee maintenance programmes, coordinate contractors, lead a caretaking team and ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the maintenance, repair and development of school buildings and grounds.
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety, fire, asbestos, legionella, electrical and gas safety requirements.
• Lead and develop the caretaking team, including performance management and staffing.
• Manage external contractors, service agreements and maintenance projects.
• Oversee site security, including alarms, CCTV, access control and emergency procedures.
• Carry out site inspections, risk assessments and compliance audits.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, compliance and facilities records.
• Manage premises budgets, obtain quotations and ensure value for money.
• Support refurbishment and capital improvement projects.
• Promote a safe, secure and customer-focused environment.

About You

You will have:

• Significant experience in site, premises or facilities management.
• Experience managing building maintenance, contractors and facilities projects.
• Experience leading teams and managing budgets.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and statutory compliance.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT and record management skills.
• An IOSH or NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Facilities Management and First Aid qualifications are advantageous.

You will be professional, reliable and proactive, with a commitment to maintaining high standards, ensuring compliance and delivering an efficient facilities service within a school environment.

The establishment is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For this role you need to be a UK resident and eligible to work in the UK

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