Facilities Manager

Full Job Description

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Position:  Facilities Manager
Location: Tile House School – Buckinghamshire, MK18 5AN
Salary:     Up to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Hours:     37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | 52 Weeks
Start:        January 2027

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of the founding team at Tile House School, a brand-new specialist school opening in Buckinghamshire.

We're looking for an experienced, proactive and hands-on Facilities Manager to help create a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment where pupils and staff can thrive. As one of our first operational leaders, you'll play a vital role in establishing outstanding facilities from day one, helping shape the future of our new school.

If you enjoy solving problems and taking pride in creating exceptional environments, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage all aspects of the school's facilities, ensuring high standards across maintenance, housekeeping and site services.
• Carry out hands-on maintenance, repairs and caretaking duties, ensuring the school remains safe, secure and fully operational.
• Plan and coordinate responsive, preventative and planned maintenance programmes, working with contractors where required.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, fire safety, COSHH and all statutory building regulations.
• Manage facilities budgets, procurement, contractors and suppliers to achieve excellent value for money.
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments and compliance audits, maintaining accurate records.
• Lead, support and develop facilities staff while promoting a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Play a key role in preparing our brand-new school for opening and maintaining an exceptional environment for pupils, visitors and colleagues.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Has proven experience managing facilities, maintenance or estates services, ideally within education, care or a similar environment.
• Enjoys a hands-on role and is confident carrying out general maintenance, repairs and decorating.
• Has excellent knowledge of Health & Safety, fire safety, COSHH and building compliance.
• Is an organised and supportive leader who can motivate teams and manage contractors effectively.
• Has excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Is proactive, reliable and takes pride in delivering high standards every day.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and creating a safe, welcoming environment where young people can flourish.

About us

Tile House School is an exciting new addition to the Acorn Education family, provisionally set to open its doors in April 2027. Designed to support up to 72 students aged 5 to 16, the school will offer a nurturing and inclusive learning environment tailored to meet the diverse needs of its pupils. 

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and 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.

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