Are you an experienced Facilities Manager seeking a rewarding, hands-on role in a Secondary environment? Do you take pride in creating safe, compliant and well-maintained spaces where young people can thrive?
A well-established all-through Secondary school in Portsmouth is looking to appoint a dedicated Facilities Manager to oversee the effective operation of two nearby school sites. This is a key position within the school, ensuring the environment remains safe, secure and fully compliant at all times.
About the Role
- Full-time, Monday to Friday (9:00am – 5:00pm)
- Permanent position
- Responsibility for two local school sites
- Driving licence and access to a car essential
You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to manage all aspects of facilities, maintenance, health & safety, and site compliance. The role requires strong organisational skills, practical problem-solving ability, and the confidence to manage priorities across multiple locations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing day-to-day maintenance and site operations
- Ensuring health & safety compliance and statutory requirements are met
- Managing contractors and service providers
- Coordinating maintenance schedules and site improvements
- Maintaining high standards of security and safeguarding across both sites
- Responding promptly to operational issues
About the School
This specialist all-through Secondary school supports pupils across both primary and secondary phases. The school is recognised for its inclusive ethos, strong pastoral care, and commitment to providing a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.
Operating across two well-resourced sites in close proximity, the school benefits from a collaborative leadership team and a welcoming, professional staff culture. Staff consistently describe the school as supportive, organised and highly focused on pupil wellbeing.
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience as a Facilities Manager, Site Manager or Caretaker (school experience desirable; Secondary experience advantageous)
- Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and compliance requirements
- Experience managing contractors and maintenance programmes
- Ability to work independently and manage workload across two sites
- Reliable, organised and solutions-focused
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car essential
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