School Facilities Manager

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

Job summary

A multi-academy trust is seeking a School Facilities Manager for its Birmingham location. This role involves ensuring the safety and cleanliness of school facilities, performing minor repairs, and monitoring contractors. Ideal candidates will have experience in premises management, a knowledge of security systems, and a commitment to health and safety. The position offers opportunities for training and a range of benefits including a pension plan and discounts on lifestyle perks.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Healthcare support

Discounted gym memberships

Travel deals

Electric vehicle incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in premises management or building management.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and follow safety instructions.
• Capacity to lift and carry items as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school operates safely and effectively each day.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the site and monitor contractors.
• Carry out minor repairs and keep facilities fit for purpose.

Skills

Premises management

Building cleaning

Knowledge of security systems

Health & Safety procedures

General repairs

Job description

Job title: School Facilities Manager

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

Hours: Full time

Location: Lift Lea Forest, Hurstcroft Rd, Birmingham B33 9RD

Contract type: Fixed‑term contract until the end of Aug 2026 (extension possible)

Start date: ASAP

Overview

A rare opportunity to work for Lift Lea Forest, recently named Primary School of the Year in the West Midlands. The school is part of Lift Schools, a multi‑academy trust of 57 schools, offering excellent training and internal career opportunities. Lift Lea Forest is an ‘outstanding’ primary school recognised by Ofsted for its strong leadership and the remarkable academic achievements of its pupils.

Your new role

The School Facilities Manager ensures that the school operates safely and effectively every day. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and tidy site, moving items appropriately, carrying out minor repairs, and effectively monitoring contractors on site. The role is key to keeping school facilities available and fit for purpose at all times.

What you’ll need to succeed

Experience of premises management, building cleaning or building management, with knowledge of security systems and Health & Safety procedures. Ability to perform general repairs, lift and carry items, and to follow and comply with instructions on equipment and material usage.

We offer you

• Career development training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: Pension plan, healthcare and financial support.
• Lifestyle perks: Discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and electric vehicle incentives.

Application information

Please apply as soon as possible; we will be reviewing applications and interviewing as they are submitted and reserve the right to close early. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response.

EEO and safeguarding statements

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We are committed to safeguarding and the welfare of our pupils, and we have a fair, consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and a prohibition from teaching check where applicable.