Facilities Manager

Permanent, full time, to start as soon as available

Grade 7, level 1-4 (£30,520 to £32,681 p.a.) plus allowances (adding over £2,000 p.a. to the gross, basic pay) plus enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, 3 weekly shift working pattern (early/late/flexi) covering the operating hours of the building (Monday to Friday 6.30am - 9.30pm)

We are looking to recruit a dedicated and meticulous Facilities Manager who will ensure that the buildings and grounds are in proper working order, maintaining a safe environment for all users of the School. 

You will be a proactive team player leading our friendly premises team, who must be reliable, hardworking and want to be part of a support staff that make a real difference to the lives of our student community and work colleagues, every single day at the School.

Main duties include:

•  To be responsible to the School Business Manager (SBM) for a range of duties relating to the security,
• management, development and monitoring of the school site including the management and supervision of contractors on site.
• To lead The Joseph Rowntree School site and cleaning teams to ensure that the school premises are
• maintained and developed to the highest possible standard, ensuring that the above responsibilities are
• carried out efficiently and effectively.
• Overseeing the lettings of the school facilities ensuring they are managed effectively and do not impact on the presentation, assets or security of the school.
• To ensure that a safe working environment is maintained for all users of the facilities

We offer a range of benefits, including:

•  Training and development opportunities (CPD)
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to an employee benefit scheme, which offers discounts across a range of products and services from health and wellbeing to leisure and retail.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 helpline for free and confidential advice

You will find us to the north of the historic city of York in an excellent learning environment with superb facilities.

 The Joseph Rowntree School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website www.josephrowntree.co.uk. Please download the Applicant’s Guidance document – ‘How to Apply’. Please note that CV's cannot be accepted.

Completed application forms should be emailed to Rachel Walton, Headteacher’s PA/Senior HR Administrator: raw@josephrowntreeschool.co.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 2 March 2025 at midnight