Facilities Manager
Benchill Primary School, Manchester, M22 8EJ26 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
20 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
21 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36,124 to £39,513
Pay scale
- Grade 7: Scale Point- 26 to 30
What skills and experience we're looking for
To work collaboratively with all staff and parents to support student well-being and to promote the five outcomes of Every Child Matters.
To have overall responsibilities for a high standard of cleaning, maintenance, security and grounds maintenance across the school, both internally and externally.
To be responsible for the effective management of the Building and Facilities staff and resources.
To ensure a high standard of Health and Safety and that all relevant regulations are implemented and adhered to.
Main Duties
To manage the building and facilities team effectively to meet the relevant performance standards.
To take a lead role on the development, implementation and monitoring of procedures/policies and systems as required.
To provide organisational and advisory support to the Head Teacher, Governing Body and School Business Manager as appropriate, on buildings and facilities issues.
To have overall responsibility for effective security within the school and its environment, including emergency callouts as appropriate.
To support the liaison and negotiation of the contractual agreements for the school and ensure that these are adhered to by all parties.
To manage all on-site contractors and agency staff related to buildings and facilities ensuring they fulfil the requirements including health and safety and safeguarding and monitor their performance effectively.
To have overall responsibility for the management of COSHH.
To take responsibility for ensuring that any reported faults and incidents are recorded, monitored and resolved.
To effectively manage and monitor the budget and resources.
To develop record/information systems which monitor and analyse issues relating to building and facility management through computerised or manual systems.
To have overall responsibility for completion and submission of any information relating to building and facilities within the school.
To be responsible for the organisation and management of any premises lettings such as conference facilities in order to generate an income for the school.
To work as part of a team to support colleagues and contribute to the vision and ethos of the school.
To undertake personal development to improve own practice.
To assist with pupil welfare duties including supervision of students at lunchtimes under the agreed system for the school to ensure the safety and welfare of pupils.
To assist with school administrative duties including exam invigilation as part of the agreed system for the school.
Through personal example, open commitment and clear action, ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery and external communications.
Where the postholder is disabled, every effort will be made to supply all necessary aids, adaptations or equipment to allow them to carry out all the duties of the job. If, however, a certain task proves to be unachievable, job redesign will be fully considered.
Manchester City Council Person Specification School Facilities Manager
For this job we are looking for:
- A good understanding of the management of building projects.
- A good understanding of Health and Safety requirements, including knowledge of COSHH.
- A good knowledge of propriety cleaning materials and equipment.
- A good understanding of the record/ information systems, which monitor and analyse issues relating to building and facility management through computerised or manual systems.
- Experience of the tendering process and preparation of specifications.
- Experience of designing and managing a rolling programme of maintenance.
- Experience of managing staff.
- Experience of managing a budget.
- Ability to keep accurate records.
- Effective and persuasive communicator both verbally and in writing.
- Preparedness to work unsocial hours if required.
- Willingness to abide by the City Council’s and Governors various policies.
- Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the public, pupils and colleagues at work.
- Self motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to the required timescales and quality standards.
- The flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new school challenges.
- Personal commitment to ensure services are equally accessible and appropriate to the diverse needs of the service users.
- Personal commitment to continuous self-development.
- Personal Commitment to continuous service improvement.
- Personal commitment to the school’s professional standards, including dress code, at all times.
- Be willing to consent to and apply for an enhanced disclosure to a DBS check.
Personal Style and Behaviour
- Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the public, pupils and colleagues at work.
- Self motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to the required timescales and quality standards.
- The flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new school challenges.
- Personal commitment to ensure services are equally accessible and appropriate to the diverse needs of the service users.
- Personal commitment to continuous self-development.
- Personal Commitment to continuous service improvement.
- Personal commitment to the school’s professional standards, including dress code, at all times.
- Be willing to consent to and apply for an enhanced disclosure to a DBS check.
What the school offers its staff
Dear Prospective Candidate,
Welcome to Benchill Primary School, where we are dedicated to creating a nurturing and dynamic environment that inspires both pupils and staff to reach their full potential. We are thrilled that you are considering joining our team, where your skills and passion for education can truly make a difference.
At Benchill Primary School, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive community that values innovation, diversity and excellence in teaching and learning. As you explore the opportunity to become part of our school, we encourage you to share your unique experiences and ideas that align with our mission to empower every pupil.
We look forward to learning more about you and how you can contribute to our vibrant community. We are looking to appoint a candidate with a strong understanding of facilities management and health and safety, someone who has proven abilities and skills to play a key strategic role in project management. If this sounds like you, we would welcome your application.
Thank you for considering Benchill Primary School as the next step in your professional journey.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@benchill.manchester.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Benchill Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 531 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Benchill Primary School website
- Email address
- head@benchill.manchester.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 9983075
• We provide a safe and stimulating environment to enable our children to achieve their best
• We were rated ‘Good’ in our last Ofsted
• We have a strong dedicated staff all sharing our vision and motivation to provide the best possible outcomes for our children.
Arranging a visit to Benchill Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@benchill.manchester.sch.uk.
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