Position: Facilities Manager
Location: Bicester
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Facilities Manager Role in a Primary School

A welcoming Primary School in Bicester is seeking to appoint an organised and proactive Facilities Manager to oversee the smooth operation, maintenance, and development of its school site. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estates professional to play a key role in creating a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

The school is committed to providing an excellent learning environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards across its buildings, grounds, and facilities. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will ensure the site remains compliant, efficient, and well maintained while supporting the wider aims of the school community.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the school premises, ensuring that all facilities, buildings, and outdoor areas are maintained to a high standard.

You will oversee maintenance schedules, manage contractors, monitor compliance requirements, and support health and safety procedures across the site. The role requires a hands-on approach, strong organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise competing demands in a busy educational environment.

You will also support improvement projects, site security, lettings arrangements, and general operational needs to ensure the school provides a safe and effective environment for learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the school site

• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance programmes

• Ensure compliance with health and safety, fire safety, and statutory requirements

• Manage contractors, suppliers, and service providers

• Monitor site security, access arrangements, and emergency procedures

• Maintain accurate records relating to compliance and inspections

• Support premises improvement projects and refurbishment works

• Ensure the school buildings and grounds are safe, clean, and well presented

The School Environment

This Primary School in Bicester provides a friendly and supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their best. The school community values teamwork, respect, and creating a positive setting where children can thrive.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of staff committed to maintaining excellent standards across the school. The leadership team provides support and values the contribution of all colleagues in ensuring the site remains an outstanding environment for learning.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in facilities, estates, premises, or site management

• Strong understanding of health and safety and building compliance

• Experience managing contractors and maintenance works

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively

Desirable

• Experience working within a primary school or education setting

• IOSH or NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification

• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities within a school environment

• Experience managing budgets and improvement projects

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Facilities Manager role at a Primary School in Bicester, please submit your CV as soon as possible.