Facilities Manager – Birmingham Secondary School

About the position

Role Category & Location Sector: High-Achieving Secondary School. Location: Birmingham (West Midlands, England). Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January 2026. The Opportunity & Role Profile This large secondary school requires a strategic Facilities Manager to oversee its estate operations. The school needs an expert capable of managing a complex portfolio of buildings, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring rigorous statutory compliance across the campus. Core Responsibilities & Scope Strategic Visionary: Developing and implementing long-term Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategies and managing maintenance budgets. Contract Crusader: Full accountability for all statutory and regulatory compliance (H&S, Fire, Water), negotiating and managing all external service contracts. Team Leader: Leadership, training, and development of the in-house premises and grounds staff teams. Compensation & Benefits Essential Requirements: Extensive managerial experience in facilities management within an institutional setting. Salary Range: Highly competitive salary (expected to be £50,000 - £60,000 per annum). Support: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and structured professional development.

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