Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager - Hackney

Facilities Manager - Education

Facilities Manager - As Soon As Possible

Tempest Resourcing is collaborating with a secondary school in Hackney that is seeking a Facilities Manager to join their team. This position is temporary with the potential for permanent employment, and they are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operations and maintenance of school buildings, grounds, and facilities to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Schedule and supervise routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections for all school facilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Develop and manage the facilities budget, including forecasting expenses, tracking costs, and optimising resource allocation.
• Lead and manage the facilities team, providing training and performance evaluations.
• Ensure all facilities meet local council, and government safety standards; conduct regular safety inspections and implement necessary improvements.
• Develop and implement emergency plans and procedures, including evacuation protocols and disaster recovery strategies.
• Liaise with school leadership, staff, and the community to address facilities-related needs and enhance overall school operations.

Required skills and experience

• Experience in facilities management or a related field, preferably in an educational setting.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse team of maintenance and facilities staff effectively.
• Experience in managing budgets, forecasting expenses, and optimising resource allocation.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects at once, ensuring timely completion within budget.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with staff, students, and external contractors.
• Familiarity with building maintenance systems, plumbing, electrical systems, and grounds keeping.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail to manage facilities operations and maintenance schedules.

Benefits

• Car park on site
• Excellent induction programme

• Referral scheme

If you are interested in this position, then please apply below or get in contact with Harry at Tempest Resourcing on