At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and maintain school facilities, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Join a prestigious independent school with a values-led culture.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, training, enhanced holiday, and excellent benefits.
- Other info: Enjoy a stable role with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Lead a dedicated team and make a real impact on the school environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities management and strong health & safety knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
£35,000 – £37,500 + Training + Development + Life Assurance + Enhanced Holiday + Excellent Benefits
Site Based, commutable from Lewisham, Greenwich, Woolwich, Beckenham, Bromley and surrounding areas.
Are you an experienced Facilities or Estates Manager looking to take the next step in your career within a prestigious and well–established organisation, offering long–term stability, leadership responsibility, and a highly attractive benefits package? On offer is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded independent school, where you will lead a dedicated Facilities team, oversee a large and diverse estate, and play a key role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and high–quality environment for pupils, staff, and the wider community. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a values–led organisation known for excellence in education and facilities.
You'll be working within a professional and supportive environment, with real autonomy in your role and the opportunity to influence how the site is maintained, developed, and operated. In this role, you will take full responsibility for the day–to–day running of the school's facilities, including maintenance, compliance, and security. You'll lead and motivate a team, manage contractors, and ensure all statutory requirements are met across areas such as fire safety, water hygiene, and building systems. Alongside this, you will support ongoing improvement projects, manage budgets and service contracts, and contribute to the smooth delivery of school and community events.
This position would suit a Facilities Manager or Estates professional with strong health & safety knowledge and leadership experience, looking for a stable, long–term role within a high–quality environment, offering responsibility, variety, and excellent benefits.
- Lead the day–to–day management, maintenance, and security of the school buildings and grounds
- Act as the designated Fire Officer and Competent Person for the site
- Ensure full compliance with all statutory requirements (Gas, Electric, Water, Fire Systems, Asbestos, etc.)
- Plan and deliver preventative and reactive maintenance programmes
Candidate:
- Experience in a Facilities, FM, M&E, REME or similar background
- Strong knowledge of health & safety and statutory compliance requirements
- Practical, hands–on approach with strong problem–solving skills
- Flexible and adaptable with a proactive, can–do attitude
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Facilities Manager employer: IWFM
Join a prestigious independent school as a Facilities Manager, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture that values excellence in education and facilities. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, this role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team while ensuring a safe and compliant environment for students and staff. Located conveniently for commuters from Lewisham, Greenwich, and surrounding areas, this position promises long-term stability and the ability to make a meaningful impact within the community.
