Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people. We are seeking a proactive and experienced Estates & Facilities Manager to oversee the operational management, maintenance and compliance of our London sites. This is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring our buildings, grounds and facilities are safe, secure, efficient and fully compliant with statutory and organisational requirements. You’ll lead maintenance scheduling, oversee repairs through the central helpdesk system, manage academy vehicles, and act as a key holder for out-of-hours response. The role involves coordinating contractors from tendering through to performance monitoring, maintaining accurate asset and M&E records using iAM Compliant, and supporting capital building projects as the on-site project coordinator. This role is 37 hours per week, all year round and based across our London academies, satellite provisions and managed intervention centres.
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This role would suit someone with strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills and a hands‑on, solutions‑focused approach. If you have previously worked as a caretaker, site supervisor or site manager this role would be the next step for you! We are looking for someone with a Higher National Diploma or Higher Technical Qualification in an equivalent related area such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Building Services Engineering. The successful candidate will have good practical knowledge of management and maintenance of building, mechanical, electrical and other infrastructure systems. You will be up to date with knowledge of statutory regulations and guidance relating to this post.
Why work for Ormiston?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset. We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning. Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys… The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well‑resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits.
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave rising to 29 after 5 years service plus statutory holidays
- Membership of LGPS
- Access to health and well‑being programmes, including counselling service. xwzovoh
- Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform.
- Free and confidential legal, tax and health 24/7 helpline
- Cycle to work scheme
- Automatic pay progressionFlexible working arrangements
- And much more as part of a leading multi‑academy trust
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