Job Description

Role Category & Location
Sector: Large Local Authority Secondary School (with Sixth Form).
Location: Liverpool (North West, 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 complex estate operations. The role demands expertise in managing budgets, developing maintenance strategies, 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.
Compliance Controller: 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 (ideally within an institutional setting) and relevant technical qualifications.
Salary Range: Highly competitive salary paid on the local government scale (expected to be 45,000 - 55,000 per annum).
Support: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and structured professional development.
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