Facilities Manager – Newcastle Outstanding Academy

About the position

Role Status & Location Position: Facilities Manager (Senior Leadership Support). Sector: Outstanding Ofsted-rated Secondary Academy Trust. Location: Newcastle (North East). Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January 2026. The Opportunity & School Profile This Outstanding academy, part of a supportive Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), requires an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee its primary site and potentially support others. The role is focused on driving operational efficiency and ensuring all premises provide an optimal, compliant, and safe environment for learning. Core Responsibilities & Scope Operational Management: Overseeing all day-to-day facilities operations, building security, and utilities management across the Trust sites. Compliance & Safety: Responsibility for all statutory H&S checks, ensuring robust risk assessments are in place, and reporting directly to the COO/Business Manager. Team & Budget: Management of the site team, including appraisals and training, and working within strict budgetary controls. Compensation & Benefits Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (52 weeks per year). Salary Range: Competitive salary (ranging from £48,000 - £58,000 per annum). Essential Requirements: Relevant facilities management qualifications and significant experience managing multiple complex buildings, ideally within the education sector. Support: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and collaborative working within the Trust structure.

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