School Facilities Manager

Lift Schools; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution in Birmingham seeks a School Facilities Manager to ensure the school site is safe and well-maintained. This is a full-time role with two shift patterns. Responsibilities include site management, minor repairs, and overseeing contractors. Applicants should have experience in building management and a strong understanding of health and safety procedures, along with a valid driving license. The position offers a competitive salary and various lifestyle perks.

Benefits

Career development and training

Generous benefits

Lifestyle perks

Qualifications

• Experience in premises, facilities, or building management.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, orderly environment.
• Carry out minor repairs and manage site security.
• Oversee on-site contractors and respond to on-call call-outs.

Skills

Building management

Health and safety procedures

Site security

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Job description

Overview

School Facilities Manager — Lift Montgomery, White Road, Birmingham, B11 1EH, United Kingdom.

Salary: NCJ point 12 (£27,254) - 17 (£29,540) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full-time role with two shift patterns: Shift 1 is Monday–Thursday 6:30am–2:30pm and Friday 6:30am–2:00pm; Shift 2 is Monday–Thursday 10:30am–6:30pm and Friday 11:00am–6:00pm.

Contract: Permanent

Start date: April 2026

An Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” school, Lift Montgomery Primary offers an excellent opportunity to join as a School Facilities Manager, playing a key role in ensuring the school site is safe, secure, and well-maintained every day.

Your New School

Lift Montgomery Primary is an outstanding school led by a highly experienced and dedicated leadership team, with Jasmine Woodward as Executive Principal and Fozia Nisar as Head of School. Both leaders have been with the school for over 10 years and have established a committed, enthusiastic team with a strong focus on high standards, teamwork, and pride in the school environment. This has contributed to the school being graded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.

Your New Role

The School Facilities Manager plays a vital role in the day-to-day running of the school, ensuring that the site operates safely and effectively at all times. The role operates on a shift basis, with two different shift patterns, and includes responsibility for responding to on-call call-outs when required.

You will be responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly environment; carrying out minor repairs; managing site security; and overseeing on-site contractors, ensuring facilities are fit for purpose and ready to support learning.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You will have experience in premises, facilities, or building management, with a strong understanding of health and safety procedures and site security. You will be practical, organised, and proactive, able to carry out general repairs, safely move equipment, and follow instructions relating to equipment and materials.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role, as you will be required to travel and respond to on-call call-outs when necessary.

If you would also like to visit the school, please contact Harpal Bhamra, School Operations Manager, on 0121 464 9115 or via email at [e-mail].

About Lift Schools

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

What We Offer

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we\'ve got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and EV incentives.

Please apply for the role as soon as possible. We will be reviewing CVs as they are submitted and reserve the right to close early.

Closing Date: 27 February 2026

Interview Date: 3 March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. We are an equal opportunities employer; job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer guaranteed interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.

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