Facilities Manager

Job Description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one dayless a week (or equivalent).4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!Job title:Facilities ManagerLocation:Bricklehurst Manor School, Stonegate, East SussexSalary: Up to £30,000 per annum dependent on experienceHours:37.5 hour per week; Monday to FridayContract:Permanent, 52 weeks per yearEssential:Must hold Full UK Driving Licence and have access to own vehicle - you will receive a fuel allowance to cover the costAre you a Facilities Manager wanting to develop your careerWe are looking for a responsible, hands-on Facilities Manager to join our fantastic team at our new brand-new school, Bricklehurst Manor School in Stonegate. As Facilities Manager, you will help support our pupils and young people in their daily lives, byensuring our sites are well maintained and equipped to meet their needs.This is a great opportunity to work as part of a team committed to helping pupils with SEMH and associated needs. You will take pride in maintaining our school, from day-to-day repairs to completing risk assessments, carrying out security procedures, checkingequipment and contributing to school development projects.For many of our pupils, consistency is key, and our Facilities Manager take time to make sure everything is as it should be for us to run smoothly and safely.When it comes to looking after our pupils, we never settle for second best. We are looking for a Facilities manager, who shares our vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK, to be happy and to make their way in theworld.Previous experience in a similar setting would be great but isn’t essential as full training will be given, and the right DIY skills, motivation, and personal qualities are just as important. These roles are ideal for people with skills in maintenance, DIYand health and safety, looking for a new role that makes a real difference to pupils’ lives and futures.You will be quality focused, efficient, able to work at pace, and motivated to help us provide a safe, caring environment where every pupilcan thrive.About usBricklehurst Manor School is a brand-new school in Stonegate, East Sussex, proposed to cater for 60 pupils.This is an exciting opportunity for anybody who wants to be a part of the successful development of a brand-new setting and make a difference to educationof our pupils.Why Acorn EducationBenefitsYour 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 contributions
• “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:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults 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 the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.#1