Facilities Manager

A Facilities Manager holds overall responsibility for the management and maintenance of the school's premises and facilities, to ensure the smooth running of the Cumnor House Schools' operations.,

• Lead all aspects of premises and facilities management across the school.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, fire safety, and statutory regulations.
• Act as the school's Health & Safety Coordinator, maintaining policies, records, and compliance documentation.
• Support and prepare for internal and external audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance, statutory inspections, and repair programmes.
• Manage site security, including key holder responsibilities and emergency procedures.
• Coordinate fire evacuation drills and lockdown procedures across the school.
• Conduct regular site inspections and implement improvements to maintain high standards.
• Manage contractors and suppliers, ensuring repairs, maintenance, and projects are delivered effectively.
• Lead and support site and medical room teams, providing guidance, performance management, and rota oversight.
• Oversee minor refurbishment, facilities improvement, and capital development projects.
• Support school events, lettings, and community use of facilities while identifying opportunities to maximise site utilisation.
  
  Essential
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required, as the postholder will be required to travel between sites.
• Facilities Management qualification or relevant operational experience
• IOSH qualification and strong knowledge of health & safety compliance
• Experience managing maintenance, contractors, and statutory compliance
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage teams effectively
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands
• Confident using Microsoft 365 and facilities management systems
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing budgets and delivering value for money
• A proactive, hands-on approach and ability to work independently
• Flexibility to support occasional out-of-hours callouts and school events
Desirable
• Experience within an educational setting
• First Aid qualification
• Practical maintenance skills
• Experience managing lettings or external events
  
  At Cumnor House, we combine outstanding academic achievement with a deep commitment to building confident, kind and resilient young people. Our distinctive approach to education enables every child to thrive in an environment designed specifically for the way they learn.
Through our single-sex schools, boys and girls benefit from teaching tailored to their individual needs, helping them develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning. Beyond the classroom, pupils come together across our two schools for a rich programme of co-educational opportunities, fostering collaboration, friendships and essential life skills. Sport and music are at the heart of school life, with exceptional coaching, inspiring performances and opportunities for every child to discover and develop their talents. Whether competing at the highest level, performing on stage or embracing a new challenge, our pupils are encouraged to strive for excellence while demonstrating teamwork, integrity and resilience. At Cumnor House, we don't just prepare children for senior school - we prepare them for life, equipping them with the academic foundations, strength of character and confidence to be their very best selves.