School Facilities Manager

Posted on: 07/01/2026 – Final date to receive applications: 26/01/2026

Lift Maltings

Spinks Lane
Witham, Essex, CM8 1EP

United Kingdom

Permanent, Full Time

37 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year

February 2026 Start

Are you passionate about creating a safe, secure, and welcoming school environment?

We are looking for a proactive and dependable School Facilities Manager to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you will ensure our school operates smoothly and safely every day, from unlocking the gates each morning to maintaining a clean, well presented and fully functioning site that supports our students and staff to thrive.

• Oversee daily site operations, including opening, closing, and security.
• Carry out minor repairs, maintenance, and general DIY tasks.
• Ensure the school is clean, tidy, and well‑presented at all times.
• Set up spaces for school and community events.
• Monitor contractors and manage deliveries efficiently.
• Support with statutory health and safety checks and record‑keeping.
• Respond to site issues, emergencies, and maintenance requests promptly.

Lift Maltings is an 11–16 school based in Witham, Essex. Situated between the cities of Chelmsford and Colchester, the school has 900 students on roll and benefits from a modern, purpose‑built site opened in 2011. Free car parking facilities are available on site.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Julie Joiner, School Operations Manager, at jjoiner.

Closing date: 25th January 2026

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 57 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.

• Career development and training
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  Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career. Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program and offers a comprehensive range of CPD programmes, including Ambition Institute’s Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits
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  From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks
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  Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

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 provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please refer to our careers page for further details.