Facilities Manager – Bristol Secondary School

About the position

Role Category & Location Sector: Large Local Authority Secondary School (with Sixth Form). Location: Bristol (South West, 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 complex estate operations. The school needs an expert capable of developing long-term strategies, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring rigorous statutory compliance across all school buildings and grounds. Core Responsibilities & Scope Strategic Visionary: Developing and implementing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules, procurement strategies, and overseeing capital projects. Compliance Controller: Full accountability for all statutory and regulatory compliance (including Fire, Legionella, Asbestos, and H&S). Team Leader: Direct line management of all premises, cleaning, and grounds staff teams. Compensation & Benefits Essential Requirements: Extensive managerial experience in facilities management (ideally within a large educational or corporate environment) and relevant technical qualifications. Salary Range: Highly competitive salary paid on the local government scale (expected to be £48,000 - £60,000 per annum). Support: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and comprehensive professional development.

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