Facilities and Compliance Manager

What skills and experience we're looking for

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role:

With responsibility for compliance, health and safety, and project management, this role offers variety, challenge, and the chance to make a significant impact.

• Leadership Skills: Proven experience managing and supporting teams, with strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Compliance Expertise: In-depth knowledge of statutory compliance, health and safety regulations, and building management.
• Project Management: Experience in planning and delivering projects with excellent attention to detail and adherence to budgets and timelines.
• Tech Savvy: Familiarity with compliance and project management software (e.g., IAM Compliant) and proficiency in general office software (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Problem-Solver: A proactive mindset with the ability to identify and resolve compliance and operational challenges effectively.

• Relevant qualifications in facilities management, health and safety (e.g., NEBOSH), or a related field.
• Proven experience in facilities management, compliance, and team leadership.
• Experience with helpdesk systems and project management (Prince2 qualification desirable).

What the school offers its staff

• A chance to work in a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation.
• A diverse role with opportunities to lead, innovate, and grow.
• Competitive salary and the satisfaction of knowing your work makes a difference.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid Working

Further details about the role

• Compliance Management: Ensure all sites meet statutory requirements, including health and safety, fire safety, electrical testing, and asbestos management. Maintain up-to-date compliance records and liaise with contractors and regulatory bodies.
• Team Leadership: Manage and support the facilities team, monitoring workloads, task completion, and helpdesk performance. Provide training, guidance, and regular performance reviews.
• Project Management: Oversee facilities projects, from refurbishments to large-scale developments, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to high standards.
• Health and Safety: Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, oversee risk assessments, and manage identified hazards in collaboration with Compliance Education.
• Maintenance Oversight: Support the development and delivery of planned and reactive maintenance programs to maintain high standards across the Trust.
• Cleaning Standards: Monitor and ensure cleaning standards are upheld throughout all sites.

Commitment to safeguarding

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.