Facilities Manager – Coventry Secondary School

Coventry, United Kingdom

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Job Description

Role Category & Location

Sector: Large Local Authority Secondary School (with Sixth Form).
Location: Coventry (West Midlands, England).
Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January 2026.

The Opportunity & Role Profile
This major secondary school requires a strategic Facilities Manager to oversee its extensive estate operations. The school needs an expert capable of managing a complex portfolio of buildings, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring rigorous statutory compliance across the entire campus.
Core Responsibilities & Scope

Strategic Visionary: Developing and implementing long-term Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategies and managing maintenance budgets.
Contract Crusader: Full accountability for all statutory and regulatory compliance (H&S, Fire, Water) and managing all external service contracts.
Team Leader: Direct line management of the Site, Caretaking, and cleaning staff teams.

Compensation & Benefits

Essential Requirements: Extensive managerial experience in facilities management within an institutional setting (e.g., educational, corporate).
Salary Range: Highly competitive salary (expected to be 45,000 - 55,000 per annum).
Support: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and structured professional development.

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