Facilities Manager (AWDO-P15233) in Bristol)

Facilities Manager

Take ownership of a busy school site, leading safe, compliant and well-maintained facilities. This full-time opportunity suits someone with facilities management or similar experience, strong health and safety knowledge and a practical, organised approach.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Site Manager, Premises Manager, Estates Manager, Facilities Coordinator, Facilities Supervisor, Site Supervisor, Premises Officer, Senior Caretaker, Building Manager, Facilities Officer

Benefits include professional development, an LGPS pension scheme subject to eligibility, wellbeing programmes and a cycle-to-work scheme.

This role is known internally as a Site Manager

SALARY: £31,828 to £32,364 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Bristol, South West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week, all year round

JOB OVERVIEW

An excellent opportunity is available for a Facilities Manager to take ownership of the safe and effective operation of a welcoming school environment, within a growing multi-academy trust.

Working closely with the Principal and wider team, the Facilities Manager will coordinate maintenance, contractors, cleaning, caretaking, compliance, lettings and site resources.

The Facilities Manager plays an important part in maintaining high standards of safety, security and upkeep while building positive relationships with colleagues, contractors, parents and other stakeholders.

DUTIES

• Site Maintenance and Upkeep: Oversee day-to-day maintenance, security, cleaning, caretaking and general upkeep, ensuring facilities remain safe, well maintained and fit for purpose
• Contractor and Team Coordination: Lead and coordinate contractors, cleaners and site staff, ensuring work meets agreed standards, timescales, policies and requirements
• Health and Safety Compliance: Manage compliance checks, inspections, risk assessments, maintenance schedules and records, escalating significant issues or risks appropriately
• Resources, Lettings and Budgets: Manage lettings, deliveries, stock, equipment, supplies and site-related budgets, ensuring resources are maintained, stored securely and used effectively
• Stakeholder and Safeguarding Support: Build positive relationships with colleagues, contractors, parents and other stakeholders while supporting safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in facilities management or a similar role
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and other relevant legislation
• Ability to assess and carry out minor repairs and maintenance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to apply basic ICT skills to the needs of the job
• A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving
• Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of students

BENEFITS

• Professional development opportunities
• LGPS pension scheme, subject to eligibility
• O2 discounts
• Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Eligibility for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Wellbeing programmes, including retreats, yoga and wellness apps
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working options

Pre-employment checks

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

JOB REF: AWDO-P15233

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