Keep a Busy School Running Smoothly — Facilities Coordinator Wanted in Hampshire!

Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire Job Title: Facilities Coordinator Start Date: ASAP Salary: Dependent on experience Contract: Full-time, Permanent Behind every successful school is a great facilities team A large and well-established school in Eastleigh is seeking an organised Facilities Coordinator to support the day-to-day management of its premises. The school operates across a busy site, with teaching buildings, specialist classrooms, sports facilities and shared spaces used by pupils, staff and visitors throughout the day. Maintaining a safe, clean and functional environment is essential, and this role will help ensure that maintenance and facilities tasks are completed efficiently. Working alongside the Site Manager and wider operations team, you’ll coordinate requests, monitor outstanding jobs and help ensure that the school remains compliant with relevant health and safety requirements. The role at a glance This is a hands-on coordination position that combines administration with practical site support. You’ll be expected to: Log, prioritise and monitor maintenance requests. Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance tasks. Liaise with contractors and arrange site visits. Monitor contractor attendance and ensure relevant documentation is received. Maintain records relating to inspections, servicing and compliance. Assist with health and safety documentation and risk assessments. Support the organisation of site-related projects and improvements. Monitor supplies, equipment and facilities-related purchases. Communicate with staff regarding maintenance issues and progress. Help ensure that classrooms and communal areas are ready for use. Your background We’re looking for someone with facilities, premises or maintenance administration experience who is confident managing multiple requests and working to deadlines. You’ll need strong organisational skills, good communication and the ability to prioritise urgent issues appropriately. Experience coordinating contractors or maintaining compliance documentation would be particularly valuable. Previous school or public-sector premises experience is desirable, although facilities experience from another setting may be considered. An enhanced DBS check will be required. If you’re someone who enjoys being organised, solving problems and keeping a busy environment running efficiently, this could be a great fit.