Facilities Manager – Newcastle Secondary School

Role Category & Location Sector: Large Local Authority Secondary School (with Sixth Form). Location: Newcastle (North East, England). Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January 2026. The Opportunity & Role Profile This major secondary school requires a strategic Facilities Manager to oversee its extensive estate operations. The role demands expertise in managing budgets, developing maintenance strategies, and ensuring rigorous statutory compliance across the entire campus. Core Responsibilities & Scope Strategic Visionary: Developing and implementing long-term Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategies and managing maintenance budgets. Compliance Controller: Full accountability for all statutory and regulatory compliance (H&S, Fire, Water) and managing all external service contracts. Team Leader: Direct line management of the Site, Caretaking, and Cleaning staff teams. Compensation & Benefits Essential Requirements: Extensive managerial experience in facilities management (ideally within an institutional setting) and relevant technical qualifications. Salary Range: Highly competitive salary paid on the local government scale (expected to be £45,000 - £55,000 per annum). Support: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and structured professional development.