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Newcastle upon Tyne

Facilities Manager – Newcastle Secondary School

Role Category & Location

  • Sector: Large Local Authority Secondary School (with Sixth Form).

  • Location: Newcastle (North East, England).

  • 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 extensive estate operations. The role demands expertise in managing budgets, developing maintenance strategies, and ensuring rigorous statutory compliance across the entire campus.

Core Responsibilities & Scope

  • Strategic Visionary: Developing and implementing long-term Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategies and managing maintenance budgets.

  • Compliance Controller: Full accountability for all statutory and regulatory compliance (H&S, Fire, Water) and managing all external service contracts.

  • Team Leader: Direct line management of the Site, Caretaking, and Cleaning staff teams.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Essential Requirements: Extensive managerial experience in facilities management (ideally within an institutional setting) and relevant technical qualifications.

  • Salary Range: Highly competitive salary paid on the local government scale (expected to be £45,000 - £55,000 per annum).

  • Support: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and structured professional development.

Locations
Newcastle upon Tyne

About Marchant Recruitment

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Founded in 2012
Co-workers 500
Turnover 5M
Newcastle upon Tyne

Facilities Manager – Newcastle Secondary School

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