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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Salary description
£19.00 - £24.00 per hour