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Facilities Manager

Outcomes First Group • Contractor • Stretton under Fosse, England, United Kingdom • £33.60k / year • 1d ago

We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge Job Title:

Facilities ManagerLocation: Trent Acres, Kings Bromley, DE13 7HRHours:

40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 7.00am – 3.00pmSalary:

£33,600 per annum (not pro rata)Contract:

Permanent | Term Time OnlyStart:

September 2026UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role We are looking for an experienced, proactive and hands-on Facilities Manager to join our team and play a vital role in creating safe, welcoming and high-quality spaces where pupils and staff can thrive. This is more than a facilities role — it’s an opportunity to lead, innovate and make a visible difference every day. You'll take ownership of the school environment, ensuring our facilities operate efficiently, safely and to the highest standards. If you’re an organised leader who enjoys solving problems, managing teams and delivering excellent service, this could be the perfect next step in your career. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. Alongside leading facilities services, you’ll also play an active role in caretaking duties, carrying out repairs, troubleshooting maintenance issues and ensuring the school environment remains safe, welcoming and fully operational. Key Responsibilities

Lead the facilities ensuring high standards across maintenance, domestic services, catering, and housekeeping. Plan, prioritise, and manage all responsive, cyclical, and planned maintenance, including capital and operational expenditure. Monitor, audit, and quality‑check all work schedules, contractor performance, and completed projects to ensure value for money. Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, food hygiene, fire safety, COSHH, and all regulatory requirements. Oversee procurement and correct use of equipment, vehicles, chemicals, and supplies to support efficient service delivery. Respond to repair requests, assess needs, coordinate solutions, and act as first response to environmental or maintenance issues.

About You

Proven experience managing facilities, maintenance teams, and contractors within a multi‑site or education/care environment. Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, fire safety, food hygiene, COSHH, and regulatory compliance. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage planned and reactive workloads effectively. Confident people leadership skills, including supervision, performance management, training, and supporting staff wellbeing. A practical, hands‑on approach with sound problem‑solving ability and the resilience to respond to emergencies and out‑of‑hours issues. Driving licence required

About Us Options Trent Acres School is an independent specialist school in rural Staffordshire for pupils with autism, trauma, attachment, anxiety, and other complex needs. We provide a nurturing, safe, and structured environment where pupils feel valued and experience a sense of belonging. Small groups, high staff ratios, and personalised programmes support social, emotional, and academic development. Integrated clinical care and strong family partnerships empower every pupil to build confidence, independence, and the skills to thrive in life For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running. Why Join Us? We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:

Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits Hundreds of UK and international discounts Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1

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