Facilities Manager

Opportunity | Facilities Manager

Organisation | Education Sector

Location | South West London

Working Pattern | Temp to Perm

Salary | £44,000 - £46,000+ Benefits

A leading education organisation is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee multiple sites and lead the delivery of safe, compliant and well-maintained facilities.

This role requires a unique mix of compliance expertise, practical maintenance knowledge and strong people skills. You'll be just as comfortable managing regulatory records and health & safety requirements as you are mentoring site teams, working alongside colleagues to resolve maintenance issues and building relationships with senior stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities:

✔ Lead facilities operations across multiple sites

✔ Ensure compliance records, inspections and statutory requirements are maintained

✔ Oversee health & safety, risk assessments and contractor performance

✔ Manage planned and reactive maintenance works

✔ Support, mentor and develop site teams

✔ Carry out or support practical maintenance tasks when required

✔ Manage projects, budgets and procurement activities

✔ Build strong relationships with operational leaders and key stakeholders

✔ Balance competing priorities across multiple departments and locations

What They're Looking For:

✔ Proven Facilities or Estates Management experience

✔ Strong compliance, health & safety and record-keeping knowledge

✔ Hands-on maintenance experience across general building services

✔ Experience leading, coaching or mentoring facilities teams

✔ Strong contractor and supplier management experience

✔ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

✔ Ability to influence and work effectively with a range of senior leaders

✔ Full UK driving licence

✔ School or education sector experience highly desirable

✔ IOSH, NEBOSH or similar qualification advantageous