Facilities Manager
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Liverpool |
| Area | Merseyside, England |
| Sector | Facilities Management |
| Salary | £46k per year + Car allowance |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Paul Connolly |
| Job Ref | 5831 |
- Description
Job Title: Facilities Manager - (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover)
Location: Merseyside (site-based, free parking available)
Salary: £46,000 + £5,700 car allowance
Contract: Fixed Term - 12 to 18 months (Maternity Cover)
Start Date: ASAP or by negotiation
Benefits:
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the FM service delivery across four schools on in Merseyside. This is a fixed-term maternity cover role for 12-18 months.
As the Facilities Manager you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of the on site cleaning and caretaking staff across the schools, while acting as the key point of contact for Headteachers and other senior members of staff at the schools.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and support site-based staff, including caretakers and cleaners
Ensure compliance with contract requirements, health & safety regulations, and school-specific needs
Liaise with Headteachers, Heads of Business, and the client to maintain excellent service delivery and client satisfaction
Monitor KPIs, respond to audit findings, and manage any service-related issues or escalations
Support with budgeting, rota management, stock control, and recruitment where required
Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to regular reporting for the contract
Requirements
Previous experience working on a PFI contract is essential
Strong people management skills and the ability to lead multi-site teams
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience in a school or education environment is advantageous but not essiential
Good understanding of health & safety, compliance, and soft FM services (cleaning, caretaking)
Full UK driving licence (travel between school sites required)
Benefits
£46,000 basic salary + £5,700 car allowance
Free car parking on all sites
Opportunity to work with a well-established FM servi
