Our client is seeking an experienced, organised and solutions-focused Facilities Manager to oversee the facilities and site operations of a well-established secondary school in Luton, Bedfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a facilities professional with education-sector experience to manage maintenance services, coordinate contractors and support the effective running of a busy school site.

• Full-time Facilities Manager opportunity

• Secondary school with a range of operational and maintenance requirements

• Responsible role overseeing facilities services and site compliance

• Opportunity to coordinate external contractors and service providers

• Previous facilities management experience within education is highly desirable

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the school's buildings, grounds and facilities remain safe, efficient and suitable for teaching and learning. You will oversee planned maintenance, respond to operational issues and work with senior leaders to ensure facilities services meet the needs of the school.

This role requires a proactive individual who can balance operational demands, compliance requirements and longer-term maintenance planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the delivery of facilities and maintenance services across the school site.

• Coordinating planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.

• Managing relationships with external contractors, suppliers and service providers.

• Monitoring building conditions and ensuring maintenance issues are addressed promptly.

• Supporting statutory inspections and maintaining relevant compliance records.

• Coordinating cleaning, grounds maintenance, waste management and other facilities services as required.

• Supporting health and safety procedures, fire safety arrangements and risk management.

• Monitoring service standards and identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

• Assisting with facilities budgets, purchasing, quotations and maintenance expenditure.

• Ensuring site access, security and contractor arrangements comply with school procedures.

• Preparing reports on facilities issues, maintenance requirements and planned improvements.

• Working with senior leaders to plan site developments and minimise disruption to teaching and learning.

About the School

Our client is an established secondary school in Luton with a commitment to providing safe, well-maintained and effective facilities for its pupils and employees.

The Facilities Manager will work closely with the school's leadership and business support teams to ensure operational services run smoothly and the premises remain suitable for a busy educational environment.

Experience and Skills

• Previous experience in facilities management, building operations or site services.

• Previous experience within a school, college or other educational setting is strongly preferred.

• Good understanding of building maintenance, contractor management and compliance processes.

• Experience coordinating planned and reactive maintenance.

• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage budgets, service schedules and competing operational priorities.

• Confidence maintaining accurate documentation and reporting on facilities performance.

• A proactive approach to health and safety and risk management.

• Relevant facilities management or health and safety qualifications would be advantageous.

• Understanding of safeguarding and contractor management within schools.

• Right to work in the UK.

Application

To be considered for this Facilities Manager position in Luton, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.