Facilities Manager

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager who takes pride in creating safe, well-maintained and welcoming environments?

We’re looking for a proactive, hands-on Facilities Manager to join an independent school providing an outstanding education for children aged 2–13.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the school’s facilities, grounds, compliance and site operations, while leading a dedicated site team across our campuses.

🔹 The role will include:

* Overall responsibility for premises and facilities management

* Leading on Health & Safety, fire safety, security and compliance

* Managing planned and reactive maintenance programmes

* Overseeing contractors, minor works and refurbishment projects

* Managing site teams, rotas and day-to-day performance

* Supporting school events, open days and external lettings

* Managing maintenance budgets and prioritising investment

* Conducting regular site inspections and driving high standards

* Working closely with the Bursar, SLT and wider school community

We’re looking for someone who is organised, practical, calm under pressure and confident leading people. You’ll need excellent attention to detail, a strong understanding of Health & Safety and Facilities Management, and the ability to be both strategic and hands-on when required.

Experience within an educational environment would be highly desirable, but we’re also interested in strong Facilities professionals from other busy, service-led environments.

📍 Location: Croydon
🏫 Sector: Independent Education
👥 Role: Facilities Manager

£38k to £45K

If you’re passionate about maintaining exceptional environments and want to play a key role in supporting an outstanding school community, we’d love to hear from you.

Please get in touch or apply/share with someone who could be a great fit.

Safeguarding

SEND Inclusion Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and verification of qualifications, where applicable
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed