Job Description

Join Our Founding Team at Lyde Green Community School

Position:

Facilities Manager

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours/week, Monday to Friday)

Pay Scale:

Grade 7 36,363 to 39,152 per annum

Start Date:

1st May 2026

Lyde Green Community School is a new, growing school with a building designed to Passivhaus principles. We're seeking a capable, hands?on Facilities Manager to ensure our site is legally compliant, safe, well?maintained and fit for purpose - supporting outstanding learning every day.

In the mobilisation phase, you'll roll up your sleeves with day?to?day caretaking (unlocking/locking, daily checks, room set?ups, first?line repairs and emergency response), while you recruit and develop the premises team and embed simple, robust systems. Training will be provided for Passivhaus operations and controls.

What you'll lead

Health & Safety & Compliance:

statutory registers, risk assessments, permit?to?work, contractor control, lone working, lockdown and business continuity

Passivhaus operations:

energy/comfort monitoring, seasonal commissioning/soft?landings, airtightness?conscious maintenance (training provided)

Maintenance & Presentation:

planned preventive maintenance, responsive repairs, grounds and external areas, welfare facilities and site cleanliness

Security & Systems:

key?holding, access control, CCTV, intruder/fire alarms, BMS oversight

Projects & Contractors:

, manage contractors, lead/support refurb and snagging projects, maintain contractor inductions and documentation

Community & Events:

lettings coordination and logistics for open evenings, performances and exams

This role is for you if you

Enjoy building effective systems and teams in a start?up environment Are confident with compliance and day?to?day site operations Balance hands?on caretaking with operational planning and reporting Are ready to learn and lead Passivhaus performance (training provided) Communicate clearly, solve problems proactively, and deliver best value

In return, we offer

A once?in?a?career opportunity to

set up and lead

the premises function of a new school Support from an experienced Head of Estates & Facilities within Olympus Academy Trust Professional development (H&S/NEBOSH, Passivhaus operations, CAFM/BMS) and a culture of

growth and collaboration

Please see the

Applicant Pack

and

for full details.

Application Deadline:

9am on19th February 2026

Interviews:

27th February 2026

Our Philosophy as an employer

Our vision is for our schools to deliver exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring access to the highest standards of teaching, resources, and learning opportunities. We're ambitious for our academies and excited by the chance for talented educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.

We seek applicants who align with our vision and bring the drive to deliver it. We support our schools with leadership, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.

We believe these roles are exciting and rewarding, supported by the expert Olympus team. We're inspired by our academies' journey and consider it a privilege to help shape 21st-century education. We welcome your ideas and aspirations and seek staff who will deliver exceptional education to our learners.

Benefits

Pension Scheme Annual pay progression opportunities Cycle to Work Scheme Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo/Wild Place at reduced rates Free onsite parking Coaching/Counselling services Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme Employee Assistance Programme
The Olympus Academy Trust - Lyde Green Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will undergo vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have robust safeguarding policies, and guidance for all our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote the welfare and safety of children and young people. As part of safer recruitment, we will conduct online searches during the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at the application stage.

We apply Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment. We shortlist, interview and select without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Applicants with disabilities meeting the minimum criteria will be shortlisted, and reasonable adjustments made. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates.

We offer flexible working patterns where possible to support a work-life balance and welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time or job-share basis for all roles, including full-time positions. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 36,363.00-39,152.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/02/2026
Expected start date: 01/05/2026