Job Description

Do you currently work in an estates, facilities, building maintenance or a caretaking role?

Is it important for you to work in a supportive team that are passionate about improving standards and processes?

Do you want to work in a diverse and inclusive community, with high standards of pupil behaviour and a calm and purposeful learning environment?

Are you looking for a permanent role? We are located in South Manchester with great transport links.

If so, this could be the ideal role for you.

We are seeking a permanent Facilities Manager.

The Barlow has a great reputation as an employer who provides continuous professional development and job stability.

You will benefit from:

Working with children Dedicated site office Job stability Local government pension scheme Access to varied training programmes and online training Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme A supportive team and working environment An interesting and varied role

Important Details:

Contract:

Permanent, all year round

Salary:

Grade7, Points 26-30, 37,280 - 40,777

Working Pattern:

Monday - Friday, all year round with 26-31 days holiday (for continuous service) + bank holidays

Working Hours:

35 hours,5.30am - 1pm

OR

10.30am - 6.00pm

OR

an option of rotating week by week 5.30am - 1.00pm / 10.30am - 6.00pm

Start Date:

ASAP

Pension:

Greater Manchester Pension Fund with employer contributions of 17.2%

Location:

Parrs Wood Road, Didsbury, M20 6BX

Duties of the Facilities Manager:

You will work independently to:

To have overall responsibilities for a high standard of cleaning, maintenance, security and grounds maintenance across the school, both internally and externally To be responsible for the effective management of the building and facilities staff and resources. To ensure a high standard of health and safety and that all relevant regulations are implemented and adhered to. To manage the building and facilities team effectively to meet the relevant performance standards. To take a lead role on the development, implementation and monitoring of procedures/policies and systems as required. Be actively involved in day-to-day facilities tasks when needed, supporting the site team on the ground. Maintain a visible presence across the site to identify and address issues proactively and reactively.

The Facilities Manager must:

Like working with children Have transferrable skills Have the ability to work independently Be capable of making decisions Be self-motivated Be able to multi-task Be pro-active and highly organised Have good communication skills Enjoy a varied and reactive role Enjoy being actively involved in practical, hands-on facilities tasks, contributing directly to the upkeep and smooth running of the school environment. Have the ability to follow and implement health and safety and safeguarding regulations (training provided)

Advantages but not essential:

Previous experience in other relevant roles

Are you the Facilities Manager we have been searching for?

If so, please get in touch - call the HR team 0161 438 2108, send over your CV, or complete and return an application form hr@thebarlowrchigh.co.uk

Closing date: Monday 8th September 2025, 8.00am

Interview: Week Beginning 15th September 2025

About our School

The Barlow is a highly successful, mixed, 11-16 Catholic comprehensive school.

In July 2024, Ofsted judged our school to be 'Good' in all categories.

In May 2025

, our school was judged

'outstanding' in all categories in the Catholic Schools Inspection

. Our examination results are strong; above national average in most subject areas. We are a diverse and inclusive community, with high standards of pupil behaviour and a calm and purposeful learning environment. The school is located in Didsbury, a popular area of south Manchester, with excellent transport links.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people, and expects all staff to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS and social media screening are required for all successful applicants.

Our school is passionate about diversity and treat everyone equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

The Barlow RC High School

Parrs Wood Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6BX

www.thebarlowrchigh.co.uk

0161 445 8053

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 37,280.00-40,777.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Transport links
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/09/2025
Reference ID: Facilities ManagerSSAug_25