Facilities Manager

Are you a Facilities Manager looking for job security? Fed up with travel, long weeks or unsociable hours?

Do you want a secure role with nice hours, great training and an amazing pension?

If so, this might be the role for you…

I'm working with Newman RC College, a 11-16 school in Oldham/North Manchester to find them a Permanent Facilities Manager.

Newman is a large school with a wide range of facilities and a supportive, happy team. Part of the Emmaus multi academy trust of 70 schools.

You'll benefit from an excellent local authority pension, training and development, and genuine job security.

Newman College welcomes applications from Facilities Managers from any sector background and of any faith, or none.

Important Details:

Salary is £34,432 – £38,218 (grade 6)
All year round
37 hours a week, approx. 08:00- 16:00
19% employer pension contributionsBenefits of the Facilities Manager role:

Exceptional local authority pension
Good work-life balance; evenings and weekends are rare, and you'll get time back
Training will be given
Support with further qualifications (financial and time)
Supportive staff team
Freedom to plan your own workload
Growing organisation with future career opportunities
Cycle to work Scheme
Free on-site Parking
Staff recognition
Generous annual leaveDuties of the Facilities Manager

Lead the day-to-day management of the school site to ensure it is safe, clean and fit for learning
Line manage two facilities team members and oversee the work of PFI contract staff
Monitor and hold the PFI contractor to account against agreed standards, KPIs and service levels
Plan, coordinate and deliver site maintenance and improvement projects
Act as the school's lead for health and safety, ensuring legal compliance, risk assessments and audits are in place
Manage fire safety, emergency procedures, first aid provision and critical incident planning
Work closely with catering services to ensure standards, compliance and value for money
Oversee premises budgets, monitor spend and support future planning
Coordinate room usage, events and exams to minimise disruption to learning
Respond calmly and effectively to urgent site issues and emergencies
Build strong working relationships with staff, contractors, local authorities and external agencies
Support sustainability initiatives and site improvement planning

Facilities Manager must have/be able to:

Experience in facilities management
Proven leadership and people management skills
Manage contractors and external providers effectively
Strong knowledge of health and safety, statutory compliance and risk assessment
Plan, prioritise and deliver projects to deadlines
Strong organisational, IT and record-keeping skills
Build effective relationships with staff, stakeholders and students
Work calmly under pressure and solve problems proactively
Understand the impact of facilities on the wider school environment
Demonstrate professional credibility, initiative and a strong work ethic
Commitment to providing a safe, high-quality learning environment
Positive references, including current employerAn advantage, but not essential:

Management or business qualification, or equivalent experience with ongoing professional development
Relevant facilities or health and safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH or NEBOSH)
Experience overseeing catering services
Knowledge of PFI contracts
Experience of line management
Awareness of tendering and contract management processesThis role is subject to an enhanced child workforce DBS.

All suitable candidates will be contacted w/c 5th January regarding interviews w/c 12th January.

If you're the Facilities Manager Newman RC College are searching for, please send your CV via this ad