Facilities Manager in Southall, Middlesex
UK working eligibility only.
Facilities Manager
West London
Permanent | Full time | 35 hours per week
£49,000-£51,000
Our client, a large and high‑achieving 11-19 secondary school with nearly 1,500 students, is seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Facilities Manager to take strategic ownership of their estate, compliance, and facilities operations.
With over 150 staff and a well‑established support team, the school offers a dynamic yet supportive environment where strong leadership in facilities directly contributes to the success and wellbeing of students and staff. A major capital development project is also planned, offering the successful candidate a unique opportunity to play a key role in a transformative phase of the school's future estate.
The Role
The Facilities Manager will have responsibility for ensuring the school's buildings, grounds, and facilities are safe, compliant, efficient, and aligned with long‑term improvement plans. Key areas include:
- Health & Safety leadership and statutory compliance
- Oversight of the Asset Management Plan and capital projects
- Contract and procurement management
- Energy monitoring and sustainability planning
- Planned preventative maintenance
- Relationship-building with contractors, external bodies and stakeholders
- The role includes line management responsibility and requires close collaboration with the Site Manager, senior leaders, and external partners.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a Facilities Manager who brings:
- Demonstrable experience in facilities management, ideally within education or similarly regulated environments
- A strong commitment to health and safety standards and compliance
- A proactive, positive and solutions‑focused approach
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a busy environment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Robust financial understanding and hands‑on experience with procurement or budget oversight
- A genuine desire to contribute to a supportive and values‑driven school culture
Vacancy Reference: PR/028902
Vacancy Owner: Nathan Thompson | nathan.thompson@shirleyparsons.com | (+44) 7725 258687
Voceer presents this job opportunity for Shirley Parsons Ltd, a 1000 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.
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Building a safe and sustainable future
Skills Required:
Facilities
Manager