Facilities Manager – Brent Secondary Academy

Role Category & Location Sector: High-Achieving Secondary Academy. Borough: Brent (Inner London, England). Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January 2026. The Opportunity & Role Profile This large inner-city academy requires a strategic Facilities Manager to be the operational lead for the campus. You will oversee budgets, compliance, and lead the premises team, ensuring the estate functions optimally to support educational excellence in a high-demand urban environment. 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) and managing all external service contracts. Team Leader: Direct line management of Caretaking, cleaning, and grounds staff teams. Compensation & Benefits Essential Requirements: Extensive managerial experience in facilities management and strong budget/compliance management capability. Salary Range: Highly competitive salary (expected to be £48,000 - £58,000 per annum), reflecting Inner London weighting. Support: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and structured professional development.