Facilities Manager – Top Performing Secondary School - Merton

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager seeking a rewarding, hands-on role in a Secondary environment? Do you take pride in creating safe, compliant and well-maintained spaces where young people can thrive? A well-established all-through Secondary school in Merton is looking to appoint a dedicated Facilities Manager to oversee the effective operation of two nearby school sites. This is a key position within the school, ensuring the environment remains safe, secure and fully compliant at all times. About the Role • Full-time, Monday to Friday (9:00am – 5:00pm) • Permanent position • Responsibility for two local school sites • Driving licence and access to a car essential You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to manage all aspects of facilities, maintenance, health & safety, and site compliance. The role requires strong organisational skills, practical problem-solving ability, and the confidence to manage priorities across multiple locations. Key responsibilities include: • Overseeing day-to-day maintenance and site operations • Ensuring health & safety compliance and statutory requirements are met • Managing contractors and service providers • Coordinating maintenance schedules and site improvements • Maintaining high standards of security and safeguarding across both sites • Responding promptly to operational issues About the School This specialist all-through Secondary school supports pupils across both primary and secondary phases. The school is recognised for its inclusive ethos, strong pastoral care, and commitment to providing a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment. Operating across two well-resourced sites in close proximity, the school benefits from a collaborative leadership team and a welcoming, professional staff culture. Staff consistently describe the school as supportive, organised and highly focused on pupil wellbeing. The Ideal Candidate • Previous experience as a Facilities Manager, Site Manager or Caretaker (school experience desirable; Secondary experience advantageous) • Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and compliance requirements • Experience managing contractors and maintenance programmes • Ability to work independently and manage workload across two sites • Reliable, organised and solutions-focused • Full UK driving licence and access to a car essential Application If you are an experienced facilities professional looking to play a vital role within a Secondary/Primary school community, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please forward your CV as soon as possible to be considered.