Facilities Manager (Multi-Site)

# Facilities Manager (Multi-Site)Employer: Patchway Community SchoolLocation: Bristol, South GloucestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Grade 7 £37,563 to £40,444 per annumPosted: 12th November 2026Expires: 27th November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1584086* Share :* Print**Patchway Community School****Role:** Facilities Manager (Multi-Site)**Contract:** Permanent, Full Time, All Year Round**Pay Scale**: Grade 7 £37,563 to £40,444 per annumAre you an experienced Facilities Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference across two school sites?Olympus Academy Trust is seeking a proactive, organised and experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the premises and facilities operations at Patchway Community School and Callicroft Primary Academy.This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to play a key role in ensuring our schools provide safe, welcoming and well-maintained environments where students and staff can thrive.**About the Role**Working closely with the Senior Facilities Manager and school leadership teams, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management, maintenance, security and compliance of both school sites.You will lead and support the premises teams, oversee contractors and maintenance programmes, and ensure that buildings, grounds and facilities are maintained to a high standard.**Your key responsibilities will include:**• Managing the daily operation, maintenance and security of both school sites.• Leading, supporting and developing premises staff.• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, statutory requirements and safeguarding procedures.• Planning and coordinating repairs, preventative maintenance and improvement projects.• Managing external contractors, service agreements and premises-related budgets.• Supporting the effective management of school lettings and facilities.• Working collaboratively with school leaders to identify premises priorities and contribute to longer-term estates planning.• Responding to emergency maintenance and security issues when required.**About You**We are looking for someone who:• Has experience in facilities, premises or estates management, ideally within an educational environment.• Has a good understanding of health and safety requirements, building maintenance and statutory compliance.• Can effectively lead and motivate a team.• Has excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.• Can manage competing priorities across multiple sites.• Is confident working with contractors, managing budgets and coordinating maintenance projects.• Takes pride in maintaining high standards and creating a safe, positive environment for students, staff and visitors.• Is flexible, reliable and able to work independently.**Why Join Us?**At Olympus Academy Trust, you will become part of a supportive and collaborative team committed to providing the best possible environments for our school communities.This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference across two schools, contribute to ongoing site improvements and work alongside experienced colleagues within our wider Estates and Facilities team.If you are an experienced and enthusiastic Facilities Manager who takes pride in maintaining safe, efficient and welcoming school environments, we would love to hear from you!**Our Philosophy as an Employer**Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.**Benefits**• Pension Scheme• Flexible and Family Friendly policies• Annual pay progression opportunities• Cycle to Work Scheme• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo Project at reduced rates• Free onsite parking• Coaching/Counselling services• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme• Employee Assistance Programme**Closing Date:**9:00 am Friday 27/11/2026**Date of Interviews:** TBCThe Olympus Academy Trust – Patchway Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.The Trust is committed to promoting racial diversity and improving the representation of underrepresented ethnic groups across its workforce. We apply Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from The Global Majority candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in ApplicationsWe recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools when preparing their application. The Trust does not prohibit the use of AI; however, any use must be appropriate and must not undermine the principles of safer recruitment, as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part 3). Applications must be an honest and accurate reflection of your own experience, skills, values, and suitability to work with children and young people.Our recruitment processes are designed to assess personal suitability, integrity, and safeguarding understanding. Any inconsistencies between application information, references, and interview responses may be explored further. Providing misleading or misrepresented information may result in an application being withdrawn or an offer of employment being rescinded.### AttachmentsOAT Welcome PackSEND - Code of PracticeApplicant Information Pack - Facilities Manager PCS-CPA - Nov 26### Safeguarding Statement:Patchway Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.