Area Facilities Manager

About the Role

Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London’s environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land‑based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London’s wildlife, national parks and green spaces.

The College is now looking to appoint an Area Facilities Manager to be responsible for estates and facilities management at our Mottingham and Crystal Palace campuses. The successful candidate will report to the College’s Director of Estates and Facilities and will lead on all operational estates and facilities issues at our campuses in south London. Responsibilities include acting as the lead on security measures at the site, being a key holder and managing out‑of‑hours call‑outs, overseeing all health and safety matters to ensure staff, students and visitors are kept safe, and leading on planned and reactive maintenance of plant, infrastructure and building fabric to ensure the appearance of the sites is maintained to a high standard.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing multiple locations and remote teams in a facilities‑management capacity. They will have an excellent working knowledge of health and safety legislation, a good understanding of building‑fabric maintenance and repair, and a good understanding of sustainability legislation, requirements and practices. A positive approach and excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships with a range of stakeholders, are essential.

A relevant qualification in facilities management or a technical subject would also be advantageous.

Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits.

• Generous annual leave
• Access to a defined pension scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Access to an online GP

At Capel Manor College, we are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We strive for a truly representative workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We also are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. We expect all staff members to share and uphold this commitment.

Capel Manor College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK. We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a shortlist. Early application is therefore encouraged. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert should we receive a sufficient level of interest.