Facilities Manager

# Facilities Manager

Employer:

Norton Hill School

Location:

Radstock, Somerset Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time Salary:
£35,570 - £43,149

Posted:
10th September 2026

Expires:
18th September 2026 09:00 AM

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
1573152

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October 2026
**** Salary Range:
Grade 7 SCP 23-26 £ 35,570 - £38,510 to Grade 8 SCP 27-31 £ 39,481-£43,149
**** Responsible to:
Operations Manager/Hub Site Manager
**** Responsible for:
Norton Hill Site Staff
**** Hours of Work:
All Year Round / Day shift pattern - 37 hours per week
** We are seeking a proactive Site Manager to lead our facilities team and ensure our school is safe, compliant, and exceptionally well-maintained. In this dynamic role, you will balance hands-on leadership with daily operational oversight to create a well managed, safe and welcoming environment for our staff, students, and visitors. The ideal candidate is an innovative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable using digital tools, including our school management information system and maintenance platform, to manage workflow efficiently.
** Main duties and responsibilities:
*** Prepare work schedules for planned and reactive maintenance and ensure that work is carried out to the required standard and within set budgets (using Computerised Maintenance Management System).
* Be responsible for site security arrangements, organising out of hours call out rotas and emergency procedures in conjunction with Hub Site Manager and Operations Manager.
* Ensure the site is clean and tidy at all times.
* Carry out day-to-day supervision of a small team of in-house staff and management of external contractors involved in maintenance works.
* Project manage works contracts unless MAT led.
* Provide guidance to the site team to meet the needs of the health and safety and statutory compliance requirements.
* Support the recruitment and induction of additional/replacement staff as agreed with the School
* Contribute to the performance management of site staff at the school.
* Provide support and advice for any emergencies at the schools.
* Ensure that systems are in place to have contractors inducted and appropriately supervised.
* Review and have oversight of contractor performance and quality of work.
* Ensure safe systems of work and risk assessments are in place for site teams.
* Ensure maintenance of water hygiene records, fire safety records and electrical safety records for all the relevant site equipment.
* Carry out Trust’s Head of Estates instructions in relation to training, compliance and Health and Safety matters.
* Ensure all COSHH and Health and Safety regulations are observed and take part in the Health and Safety audit process.
* To obtain best value in the procurement of goods and services.
* To support day-to-day site operations including traffic management, deliveries, event planning and arrangements.
* With others, implement strategies to maximise energy efficiency.
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* What we offer:

*** Contributory salary pension scheme (local government)
* Access to the cycle to work scheme
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme - a strictly free and confidential short-term counselling and support service.

To apply , please use the 'quick apply' button and ensure your application form includes your full employment history and a supporting statement.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.
** Closing Date: 9am Friday 18th September 2026*
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