Facilities Manager

Summary:

Facilities Manager needed to ensure safe, compliant, and well-maintained school environments.

About the School:

Kestrel House School fosters a calm, friendly, and supportive environment through a holistic and therapeutic approach, with a dedicated team of specialists and multidisciplinary therapists.

The Opportunity:

As a Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that the school’s physical environment is safe, compliant, and well-maintained. This role is essential in supporting the school’s mission to provide a nurturing and effective learning experience for all pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to ensure all facilities are in optimal condition
• Oversee health & safety, site compliance, and RIDDOR reporting to maintain a secure environment
• Manage contractors, contracts, and approved supplier registers to ensure quality and cost-effective service delivery
• Lead and coordinate catering and cleaning services to support the school’s daily operations
• Ensure site security, asset and vehicle management to protect the school’s premises and resources
• Line manage and develop the facilities team to ensure high standards of service and performance

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Previous experience in Facilities Management with a relevant professional qualification or membership (e.g. BIFM/IWFM)
• Strong experience in health & safety and risk management, including contractor management, fire safety, COSHH, Legionella, and asbestos compliance
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, contractors, and statutory bodies
• Good working knowledge of current building regulations
• Confident IT user with experience of Microsoft Office and online facilities management systems or asset registers
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualification

Preferred

• IOSH qualification or equivalent in health and safety
• Experience in managing large-scale facilities or educational institutions
• Knowledge of school improvement plans and strategies

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum
• Comprehensive benefits package including life assurance and pension scheme
• Mental health support and physical health checks as part of wellbeing initiatives