Facilities Manager

I am pleased to present an opportunity for a Facilities Manager based in Ealing to work for an educational organisation

This position is to be offered on a permanent basis with a salary between 47-51k for 35 hours a week.

Duties & responsibilities:

1. Taking overall responsibility for compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

 2. Ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, including the Fire Safety Order 2005, the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, and the Workplace Health and Safety Regulations 1992.

 3. Oversee contracts and procurement related to facilities, ensuring adherence to financial regulations. Approve procurement and contract tenders as per policy, working closely with the Finance department.

 4. Exercise delegated authority over facilities and premises budgets in line with the school’s financial regulations, ensuring value for money, cost-efficiency, and compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.

 5. Supervise the annual planned preventative maintenance of the school.

 6. Align the estates and facilities strategy with the School Improvement Plan, ensuring that the physical environment supports teaching, learning, inclusion, and student wellbeing.

 7. Develop strategies to facilitate the school program and manage stakeholder expectations.

 8. Ensure that policies and procedures are current, compliance trackers are maintained, and audits are conducted in a timely manner.

 9. Oversee the school’s risk management strategy related to facilities, delegating operational checks and record-keeping to the Site Manager.

 10. Maintain the school's compliance register and ensure adherence to the Department for Education's guidelines on good estate management.

 11. Directly supervise two staff by setting objectives, monitoring performance, and ensuring proper staffing.

 12. Provide oversight of catering operations to ensure compliance with statutory health, nutrition, and safety standards, while supporting the school’s objectives for healthy living.

 13. Ensure that the facilities teams receive appropriate training and professional development opportunities.

 14. Manage the supplies and premises budget, authorising expenditure and ensuring financial integrity.

 15. Develop and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for facilities management, including compliance audit outcomes, sustainability targets, and cost savings, presenting findings.

An ideal candidate should have worked in a public sector or commercial environment & also have a health & safety qualification.

Should this opportunity align with your career aspirations, we encourage you to act quick. Please apply to this role with your updated CV, and we can schedule a call.

If this role does not suit you and you know someone who may be interested, please don't hesitate to let me know.

Kindest Regards,

Adam