Assistant Facilities Manager
Bring facilities management and team leadership experience to a varied role supporting safe, compliant and well‑maintained premises, coordinating maintenance, contractors and cleaning teams in a welcoming school environment.
If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Deputy Premises Manager, Facilities Manager, Facilities Coordinator, Premises Manager, Site Manager, Estates Manager, Assistant Premises Manager, Facilities Supervisor, Senior Premises Officer
Benefits include professional development opportunities, LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility), wellbeing programmes and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
This role is known internally as a Deputy Premises Manager
SALARY: GBP31,593 to GBP34,194 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Stanmore, North West London
JOB TYPE: Full‑Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week, all year round
JOB OVERVIEW
This is an excellent opportunity to help shape a safe, welcoming environment where pupils and staff can thrive.
The Assistant Facilities Manager works closely with the Site Manager and school colleagues to support smooth day‑to‑day premises operations, maintenance and compliance.
Through contractor coordination, team supervision and accurate estates records, the Assistant Facilities Manager helps keep resources and services running effectively.
The Assistant Facilities Manager also supports emergencies, lettings and improvement needs, contributing directly to the effective running of the site.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Assistant Facilities Manager include:
- Premises Operations: Support the Site Manager with day‑to‑day maintenance, cleanliness, safety and smooth operation of the premises
- Team and Contractor Coordination: Coordinate and supervise premises, caretaking and cleaning teams and external contractors, helping ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
- Maintenance Checks and Planning: Carry out regular inspections and scheduled checks, identify repair and improvement needs and support planned maintenance
- Compliance and Records: Support health and safety compliance and digital estates systems, maintaining accurate records
- Budgets and Resources: Support maintenance budgets and contractor activity, helping ensure resources are used effectively
- Stakeholder Support: Work with the Site Manager, Principal, Business Support Manager and wider school community to respond to premises needs, emergencies and lettings requirements
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
- Experience in a facilities management role
- Experience managing a team, including cleaners and caretakers
- Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and other relevant legislation
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of all 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–P15234
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