School Facilities Manager

Overview

Salary: NCJ point 12 (£27,254) - 17 (£29,540) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours:
Full Time, 37 hours a week

Contract:
Permanent

Start date:
As soon as possible

A rare opportunity to work for Lift Lea Forest who just won Primary School of the Year in the West Midlands

Lift Lea Forest
Hurstcroft Road
Birmingham, B33 9RD

United Kingdom

Lift Lea Forest is part of Lift Schools, a MAT of 59 schools with 10 in the Midlands, which allows you access to the best training programmes available as well as more internal opportunities. Lift Lea Forest have an incredible reputation and are an ‘outstanding’ primary school where Ofsted recognised “leaders have created an impressive school environment that focuses on supporting pupils’ excellent academic achievements” and where “pupils work hard, are keen to learn and achieve exceptionally well”.

If you are passionate about ensuring the schools facilities are well kept we’d love to hear from you.

The role of the School Facilities Manager is to ensure that the school functions safely and effectively on a daily basis. The role is key to ensuring that school facilities are available and fit for purpose at all times. The School Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring that the site is clean and tidy, items are moved to the appropriate place, minor repairs are made and contractors are effectively monitored whilst on site.

You will have experience of premises management, building cleaning or building management with knowledge of security systems and Health Safety procedures. You will have full ability to carry out general repairs, lift and carry items and both follow and comply with instructions on equipment and/or materials usage.

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 58 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

• Comprehensive training:
  Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits:
  From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we’ve got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks:
  Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Get in touch today. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Closing date: 30th March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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