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Are you an experienced, proactive Facilities Manager looking for a stable, long-term role within a rewarding educational environment?
Do you have a strong working knowledge of statutory Health and Safety compliance, premises management, and contractor oversight?
Are you seeking a full-time, all-year-round position in South Leeds that offers brilliant job security and the potential for a permanent contract?
If so, Randstad Education wants to hear from you. We are currently recruiting a dedicated Facilities Manager to oversee premises and operations for a highly respected specialist school based in South Leeds, starting ASAP for the full academic year.
About the School
They are an outstanding Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (SILC) dedicated to providing exemplary education and care for pupils aged 2 to 19 with a broad spectrum of complex special educational needs. Operating across modern, purpose-built facilities, they pride themselves on maintaining a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment where pupils and staff thrive. Supported by a collaborative leadership team, the school places high value on well-maintained premises to ensure daily operations run smoothly.
About the Role
This is a full-time, long-term cover role (37 hours per week, all-year-round) starting ASAP for the full academic year, with a strong possibility of transitioning into a permanent contract for the right candidate.
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Taking day-to-day responsibility for premises, facilities, and Health and Safety across school sites, key duties include:
- Acting as the lead point of contact for all site, premises, and Health and Safety matters.
- Managing statutory H and S compliance, fire safety, security, and routine site inspections.
- Overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), general building repairs, and grounds upkeep.
- Managing external contractors, service contracts, maintenance budgets, and cleaning teams.
- Supervising caretaking staff and overseeing the maintenance and compliance of school vehicles.
- Responding promptly to urgent site issues or emergency maintenance requirements.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in facilities management, site management, or estates leadership (preferably within an educational or public sector setting).
- Sound practical knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, COSHH, fire safety, and statutory compliance.
- Strong organisational skills with the confidence to work independently and prioritise a busy, reactive workload.
- Experience in managing contractors, negotiating service agreements, and overseeing site budgets.
- Excellent communication skills and a calm, solution-focused approach to unexpected site challenges.
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Essential Requirements
- Prior experience in premises or facilities management within the UK.
- An Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to undergo a new check via Randstad).
- Full eligibility to work in the UK (please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this role).
Education
Why Work for Randstad?
When you partner with Randstad Education, you are backed by a global recruitment leader offering personalised, local support:
- Regular, stable employment across the full academic year with clear temp-to-perm pathways.
- Dedicated guidance from specialist SEN and school support recruitment consultants.
- Referral Scheme: Earn GBP300 in Rex vouchers for every candidate you successfully refer to us (terms and conditions apply).
How
If you are ready to lead premises operations for a fantastic specialist school, click Apply Now to submit your CV directly.
Alternatively, if you have any questions or would like to discuss the role in confidence, Kirsty Booth: x1F4E7; Email: x1F4DE; Call: 246
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