Building & Facilities Manager in London

About Us

COLAT is driven by an unwavering ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional people create outstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of every student. We have academies located in north, south and east London combining the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within our evolving Trust.

We:

• believe strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage.
• understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students, so we are unapologetically results driven.
• adopt a ‘warm/strict’ approach, combining high expectations with care and support meaning that we never compromise on standards or expectations.
• ensure that no student’s background becomes a reason for low expectations.
• provide an environment where students can learn without disruption.
• maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instil strong habits.
• take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture.

About the Role

The Building & Facilities Manager will lead a team of two Premises Officers in carrying out day-to-day maintenance on-site, ensuring health and safety, and overseeing facilities management contracts. The post is 35 hours per week, all-year-round, with 29 days annual leave. Some flexibility in working times and attendance out of hours will be expected. We are anticipating a start date of 1 September 2026.

You will work in a busy school environment where no two days are the same. From planned refurbishments and routine maintenance, to sudden emergencies, breakdowns and first aid call-outs, you will at all times place the safety and security of staff and students at the centre of all you do. You will need to follow established protocols and legal requirements, whilst at the same time being pragmatic about juggling customer demands - ensuring you and the team provide an efficient and effective service, year round.

Your admin skills will be deployed maintaining records, carrying out audits, developing policies, and overseeing the facilities budget. You will source and supervise contractors, and manage control systems such as access systems, CCTV and fire safety. You will also carry out H&S inductions/updates for staff and visitors, and provide training in risk assessments.

For this Facilities Manager role, relevant skills, experience and knowledge are more important than formal qualifications. Applicants should have a proven background in facilities management, with experience overseeing building maintenance, and excellent knowledge of health and safety. A customer‑focussed approach combined with an ability to prioritise a complex workload is essential. It is also vital that candidates demonstrate creative problem‑solving skills, great communication and the ability to head up and support a team.

About you

You will be:

• fully aligned with our approach, understanding the critical role that all staff play in supporting a behavioural and learning culture.
• highly effective and will strive to surpass what has been achieved.
• committed to creating an environment that promotes academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal achievement.

This is an exciting time to be part of the City of London Academies Trust, and we very much hope that you will be inspired to want to join us. We are committed to investing in the next generation of COLAT people who will embody the Trust’s culture, values and ethos.

If you match our ambition and want to join our dedicated team of professionals, we would love to hear from you. Candidates must address the person specification in no more than 1,000 words. Applications must be submitted via the MNT portal.

Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 3 August 2026.

City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment. City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

Our school is based in the heart of an evolving community in Hackney, and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.