Job Description

A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in West London (Ealing) is seeking an experienced Facilities professional to support the smooth and safe running of its site. The school is committed to maintaining high standards of health & safety, building maintenance, and operational efficiency, ensuring a secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join a supportive site team in a key operational role as a Facilities Manager - Secondary School (West London, Ealing).

The Role

We are seeking a proactive Facilities Manager to support the existing Facilities Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and security of the school site and grounds.

This is a long-term temporary position, working full-time, 5 days per week.

Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Start: Immediate start subject to clearance
Contract: Long-term temporary, full-time

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in facilities management, school estates, or premises supervision who are looking for a stable and hands-on position in education.

• Oversee daily site operations, buildings, and grounds
• Deputise for senior facilities staff when required
• Supervise premises and cleaning teams
• Manage contractors on site, ensuring full health & safety compliance
• Carry out inspections of buildings and external areas
• Manage reactive repairs and planned preventive maintenance
• Ensure statutory compliance including fire safety, PAT testing, and H&S checks
• Maintain site security including CCTV, alarms, and access systems
• Support emergency procedures and fire evacuations
• Assist with lettings and external use of facilities
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Support waste management and recycling initiatives

• Experience in facilities, premises, or site management
• Strong supervisory or leadership experience (essential)
• Good knowledge of health & safety compliance
• Experience managing contractors and maintenance schedules
• Strong organisation and problem-solving skills
• Confident communication and stakeholder management
• Understanding of safeguarding in schools
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of site operations
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

• Long-term temporary role in a secondary school environment
• Immediate start subject to clearance
• Leadership responsibility within a supportive site team
• Valuable experience in school facilities and estates management
• Full-time Monday to Friday schedule

If you are an experienced Facilities Manager, School Site Manager, or Premises Manager seeking your next opportunity in education, please apply today.

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