Job Description
Role Category & Location
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Sector: Large Local Authority Secondary School (with Sixth Form).
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Location: Liverpool (North West, England).
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Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January 2026.
The Opportunity & Role Profile
This major secondary school requires a strategic Facilities Manager to oversee its complex estate operations. The role demands expertise in managing budgets, developing maintenance strategies, and ensuring rigorous statutory compliance across the entire campus.
Core Responsibilities & Scope
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Strategic Visionary: Developing and implementing long-term Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategies and managing maintenance budgets.
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Compliance Controller: Full accountability for all statutory and regulatory compliance (H&S, Fire, Water) and managing all external service contracts.
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Team Leader: Direct line management of the Site, Caretaking, and Cleaning staff teams.
Compensation & Benefits
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Essential Requirements: Extensive managerial experience in facilities management (ideally within an institutional setting) and relevant technical qualifications.
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Salary Range: Highly competitive salary paid on the local government scale (expected to be £45,000 - £55,000 per annum).
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Support: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and structured professional development.
