Job Description

Facilities Manager - Secondary School (West London, Ealing).

About the School

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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)

Benefits

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

Apply Now

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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