Facilities Manager

Job Title: Facilities Manager Location: Manor Wood School, Bishopsworth, Bristol, BS13 8AG Salary: Up to GBP35,000.00 per annum, depending on experience Hours: Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks Start date: November 2025 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. Manor Wood School is part of the newly established Acorn School in Bristol, specialising in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Our school is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive academically and personally. We are seeking a highly capable and experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety, and smooth operation of our school site. This is a pivotal role, ensuring that our facilities fully support the unique needs of our pupils and staff. About the Role The Facilities Manager is responsible for the comprehensive management of all aspects related to the school's physical environment. This includes day–to–day maintenance, safety compliance, security, and site development projects. You will play a critical role in ensuring that the school premises are safe, welcoming, and well–maintained to enable a positive learning atmosphere. This position requires someone with hands–on maintenance skills, a strong understanding of health and safety standards, and the ability to lead and motivate a multi–skilled team. If you're hands–on with DIY skills, health & safety savvy, and driven by a desire to make a difference, this is the role for you. You'll work with a passionate team dedicated to consistency and care for our pupils' futures. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage maintenance projects from start to finish Manage budgets, cost work, and make smart purchasing decisions Supervise, motivate, and appraise a multi–functional team Ensure compliance with health, safety, and domestic protocols Conduct risk assessments and maintain security procedures Drive ongoing improvements and support school development initiatives Work independently and collaboratively to keep the site in top shape Who we are looking for Experience and Skills: Experienced Facilities or Site Manager with proven leadership skills Skilled in maintenance, repairs, and health & safety management Comfortable managing budgets and procurement processes Strong communicator with excellent organisational skills Able to motivate and lead a diverse team effectively IT literate with good reporting and administrative abilities Committed to the values and mission of our school community Holder of a full UK driving licence with access to a car About us Our new Acorn School – Manor Wood School in, Bishopsworth, Bristol has a capacity for 80 pupils and opened in May 2025. The school is a co–educational provision for pupils with complex needs including SEMH. We are proud to provide a supportive yet challenging learning environment where every pupil has the opportunity to develop their full potential – whether academically, vocationally, in sports, or through personal achievements. As an inclusive school, we offer a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to each child's unique needs. This personalised approach enables every pupil to progress at their own pace while building the skills and confidence to meet future challenges. Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running. Why join Acorn Education? We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contribution "Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to a wide range of first–class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market–leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #J-18808-Ljbffr