At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and maintain school facilities, ensuring a safe and efficient environment.
- Company: Cumnor House Schools, dedicated to academic excellence and character development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £38,000, full-time hours, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a vibrant educational setting while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Facilities management experience, strong leadership skills, and health & safety knowledge.
Location: Cumnor House Schools - Croydon and Purley (South London)
Contract: Permanent - Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Up to £38,000 Per Annum
Start Date: September 2026
About Cumnor House
At Cumnor House, we combine outstanding academic achievement with a deep commitment to building confident, kind and resilient young people. Our distinctive approach to education enables every child to thrive in an environment designed specifically for the way they learn.
Role Purpose
A Facilities Manager holds overall responsibility for the management and maintenance of the school's premises and facilities, to ensure the smooth running of the Cumnor House Schools' operations.
What you will be doing
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of premises and facilities management across the school.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, fire safety, and statutory regulations.
- Act as the school's Health & Safety Coordinator, maintaining policies, records, and compliance documentation.
- Support and prepare for internal and external audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
- Oversee planned preventative maintenance, statutory inspections, and repair programmes.
- Manage site security, including key holder responsibilities and emergency procedures.
- Coordinate fire evacuation drills and lockdown procedures across the school.
- Conduct regular site inspections and implement improvements to maintain high standards.
- Manage contractors and suppliers, ensuring repairs, maintenance, and projects are delivered effectively.
- Lead and support site and medical room teams, providing guidance, performance management, and rota oversight.
- Oversee minor refurbishment, facilities improvement, and capital development projects.
- Support school events, lettings, and community use of facilities while identifying opportunities to maximise site utilisation.
What you'll bring
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required, as the postholder will be required to travel between sites.
- Facilities Management qualification or relevant operational experience.
- IOSH qualification and strong knowledge of health & safety compliance.
- Experience managing maintenance, contractors, and statutory compliance.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage teams effectively.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
- Confident using Microsoft 365 and facilities management systems.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Experience managing budgets and delivering value for money.
- A proactive, hands-on approach and ability to work independently.
- Flexibility to support occasional out-of-hours callouts and school events.
Desirable
- Experience within an educational setting.
- First Aid qualification.
- Practical maintenance skills.
- Experience managing lettings or external events.
How to Apply
Complete an application through our site before the closing date. Cumnor House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.
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