Facilities Officer
St Hilda's Church of England High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 3AL18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
9 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
22 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, all year round.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £39,481 - £42,123
What skills and experience we're looking for
PURPOSE OF POST
- To take a lead role in the effective management, organisation and supervision of all matters relating to, and all staff involved with St Hilda’s premises. This will include managing premises issues as they arise, and developing a premises and maintenance plan to ensure that the premises are fit for purpose and meet the requirements of health, safety and welfare legislation. To oversee services provided by the caretaking, cleaning and catering teams. Underpinning this is a need to focus on using best practice to improve efficiency by appropriately managing operating costs and increasing overall effectiveness.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
- organise and coordinate on-site services and resource requirements to ensure service is maintained to the highest standard and is delivered with minimal disruption to teaching and learning;
- manage the school’s planned maintenance programme and ensure the delivery of agreed aspects of the programme (working with appropriately qualified and experienced personnel/consultants as appropriate);
- monitor and maintain the condition of site buildings and grounds to ensure appropriate standards are achieved; to ensure this the Facilities Officer may at times be required to work flexible hours;
- up to given limits, investigate the availability and suitability of options for improvement to premises, then agreeing the scope of the work with the Headteacher/Business Manager and obtain quotes from third party contractors (in line with the school’s procurement procedures) prior to instructing them to undertake the work to demonstrate that best value has been obtained;
- contribute to the strategic planning and development of the school site in consultation with specialised and appropriately qualified and indemnified consultants, Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Governing Body;
- order, maintain and store materials and equipment, implementing appropriate control systems;
- ensure the physical security of the site including the fire and intruder alarm systems, emergency lighting, CCTV and other systems, ensuring that they are checked and functioning correctly.
- assist with the removal of rubbish and waste materials to the authorised disposal point when required
- take all reasonable precautions to safe-guard the heating system, water storage tanks and toilets from freezing during severe frosts
- line manage the Cleaning Supervisor and oversee the cleaning operation within the school;
- work with the Cleaning Supervisor to upskill existing staff and implement strategies to increase efficiency
- line manage the Caretaker
- line manage the Catering Manager and oversee the catering operation within the school;
- maintain and monitor the Catering budget
- work with the Catering Manager to upskill existing staff through CPD programme and implement strategies to increase efficiency, reduce waste and improve food offer
- conduct performance reviews and other line management tasks in line with school policy;
- in association with SLT, developing a disaster recovery strategy to include a detailed plan
- pro-actively manage the premises and key building management and control systems including fire safety and intruder alarms, plant and equipment and electrical systems;
- ensure building systems and assets are maintained in such a way as to reduce running costs and maximise their life;
- create positive relationships with suppliers, encouraging them to bring innovation and best practice to each contract;
- supervise contractors when undertaking work on school buildings and grounds, checking that agreed work by contractors has been completed satisfactorily, and following up on any deficiencies;
- ensuring safe working practices and appropriate quality standards are maintained throughout the school;
- maintain and monitor the budget for all site-based areas of responsibility.
- Devise, implement and report on whole school H&S training, identifying and allocating appropriate training to staff.
- Liaise with Heads of Department/Technicians to ensure checks relevant to their area are performed and recorded at appropriate intervals.
- oversee and take responsibility for the line management of the school’s Health and Safety Officer;
- oversee and take responsibility for the management of the school’s designated Fire Officer. Ensure that all fire related systems are regularly maintained and tested, appropriate records are kept and all related policies and procedures are reviewed and updated as necessary;
- maintain a register of Risk Assessments for operations undertaken by the premises, and cleaning/catering teams
- ensure effective risk management processes/recommendations are followed including applying risk assessment tools to identify hazards and associated risks;
- obtain risk assessments and method statements from third party contractors prior to them starting work on site;
- manage the implementation of the school’s Health and Safety policy, ensuring that all stakeholders (including contractors) comply with the appropriate legislation;
- ensure internal security procedures are adhered to, reporting any issues to the Headteacher/Business Manager
- take responsibility for the safety of the buildings and grounds at all times through the deployment and development of appropriate systems and operations;
- prepare and review risk assessments, statutory documentation, logs and records
- ensure system compliance and undertaking statutory, routine and ad hoc inspections and audits of systems and processes, e.g. those in place to prevent legionella, and those in place to ensure gas safety;
- in line with appropriate contingency planning, manage emergencies or urgent issues as they arise;
- be responsible for the safe use of the school minibus, ensuring that 8-weekly safety checks are carried out in line with Section 19 Regulations, all defects are repaired and that the vehicles are available and safe to use; and
- ensure that the system of “booking out” for any of the school vehicles is maintained and up to date.
- attend meetings within the school and external events as required
- prepare policy and review papers as required and requested
- maintain a presence in national professional networks and, through these and other means, ensure a current overview of sector policies and developments
- manage the staff development programme for the premises team, and the cleaning team, including conducting staff development reviews and participating, as required, in training, induction and staff development events.
- undergo First Aid at Work training and update courses as required
- undertake any necessary professional development as identified in, or that may be necessary to implement, the School Improvement Plan
- maintain a professional learning log and portfolio of evidence to support the Performance Management process
- to promote equality as an integral part of the role and to treat everyone with fairness and dignity.
- to recognise health and safety is a responsibility of every employee, to take reasonable care of self and others and to comply with the Schools Health and Safety policy and any school-specific procedures / rules that apply to this role.
- St Hilda's CE High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
- to support the Head Teacher in promoting the Christian ethos of the school.
- to undertake such other duties as the Head Teacher may require from time to time
- to be willing to undertake First Aid training
WIDER RESPONSIBILITIES
As a member of the St Hilda’s family, you will be expected to:
- support our 6 values of Wisdom, Hope, Community, Dignity, Equality and Diversity;
- be sympathetic to the teachings of the Church of England;
- operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school;
- establish effective working relationships and set a good example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct;
- participate professionally in the school’s performance management systems;
- take responsibility for personal professional development;
- take part in professional development activities and inset organised by the school;
- co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the school, department and students;
- contribute to the corporate life of the school through effective participation in meetings;
- take part in marketing and liaison activities and other appropriate school events;
- recognise health and safety is a responsibility of every employee, to take reasonable care of self and others and to comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy;
- promote the welfare of children and to support the school in safeguarding children though relevant policies and procedures. Establish a purposeful and safe learning environment which complies with current legal requirements, national policies and guidance on the safeguarding and well-being of children and young people so that learners feel secure and sufficiently confident to make an active contribution to learning and to
- support the school’s Health, Safety and Welfare policy and be aware of the responsibility for personal Health, Safety and Welfare and that of others reporting any hazard.
What the school offers its staff
The Governors of St Hilda’s wish to appoint a qualified and knowledgeable Facilities Officer . The successful candidate would become part of an enthusiastic and hard-working team. St Hilda’s, which is situated on the edge of Sefton Park in South Liverpool, is a welcoming and supportive community. We have high expectations of behaviour and there are excellent relationships between staff and students, based on mutual respect.
St Hilda’s is a high-performing, over-subscribed comprehensive school with a Sixth Form. In 2021, Ofsted judged the school to be Good and in 2025, our SIAMS inspection found that St Hilda’s Church of England High School is living up to its foundation as a Church school and is enabling pupils and adults to flourish. The report highlighted "St Hilda’s biblically rooted Christian vision is the cornerstone and lifeblood of this school family. It is strongly proclaimed and confidently embraced, sustaining and nourishing the school’s work and mission. Along with its compelling Christian values, the vision drives this exceptional school. Diversity and difference are embraced, giving dignity and allowing this community to live well together. Pupils are highly respectful and supportive, enabling them to appreciate and support one another to be who they are." We are unashamedly a Christian school."
We are heavily oversubscribed, but this does not mean that we do not recognise that we can become even better. We are looking for someone who will join the St Hilda's family in the key position of Facilities Officer who champions all of our students, challenges where necessary and celebrates at every opportunity. You will support and develop the people in your team, ensuring all opportunities are taken to lead and share excellent practice. Your vision to support St Hilda's to the next level is paramount.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
About St Hilda's Church of England High School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1298 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@st-hildas.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0151 733 2709
Secondary High School
Arranging a visit to St Hilda's Church of England High School
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