Are you an experienced Facilities Manager seeking a rewarding hands-on role in a Secondary environment Do you take pride in creating safe compliant and well-maintained spaces where young people can thrive
A well-established all-through Secondary school in Leeds is looking to appoint a dedicated Facilities Manager to oversee the effective operation of two nearby school sites. This is a key position within the school ensuring the environment remains safe secure and fully compliant at all times.
About the Role
Full-time Monday to Friday (9:00am 5:00pm)
Permanent position
Responsibility for two local school sites
Driving licence and access to a car essential
You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to manage all aspects of facilities maintenance health & safety and site compliance. The role requires strong organisational skills practical problem-solving ability and the confidence to manage priorities across multiple locations.
Key responsibilities include:
Overseeing day-to-day maintenance and site operations
Ensuring health & safety compliance and statutory requirements are met
Managing contractors and service providers
Coordinating maintenance schedules and site improvements
Maintaining high standards of security and safeguarding across both sites
Responding promptly to operational issues
About the School
This specialist all-through Secondary school supports pupils across both primary and secondary phases. The school is recognised for its inclusive ethos strong pastoral care and commitment to providing a safe structured and nurturing learning environment.
Operating across two well-resourced sites in close proximity the school benefits from a collaborative leadership team and a welcoming professional staff culture. Staff consistently describe the school as supportive organised and highly focused on pupil wellbeing.
The Ideal Candidate
Previous experience as a Facilities Manager Site Manager or Caretaker (school experience desirable; Secondary experience advantageous)
Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and compliance requirements
Experience managing contractors and maintenance programmes
Ability to work independently and manage workload across two sites
Reliable organised and solutions-focused
Full UK driving licence and access to a car essential
Application
If you are an experienced facilities professional looking to play a vital role within a Secondary/Primary school community we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please forward your CV as soon as possible to be considered.
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