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:

'14; Lead facilities operations across multiple sites

'14; Ensure compliance records, inspections and statutory requirements are maintained

'14; Oversee health & safety, risk assessments and contractor performance

'14; Manage planned and reactive maintenance works

'14; Support, mentor and develop site teams

'14; Carry out or support practical maintenance tasks when required

'14; Manage projects, budgets and procurement activities

'14; Build strong relationships with operational leaders and key stakeholders

'14; Balance competing priorities across multiple departments and locations

🔹 What They're Looking For:

'14; Proven Facilities or Estates Management experience

'14; Strong compliance, health & safety and record-keeping knowledge

'14; Hands-on maintenance experience across general building services

'14; Experience leading, coaching or mentoring facilities teams

'14; Strong contractor and supplier management experience

'14; Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

'14; Ability to influence and work effectively with a range of senior leaders

'14; Full UK driving licence

'14; School or education sector experience highly desirable

'14; IOSH, NEBOSH or similar qualification advantageous