School Facilities ManagerLift New Rickstones
Conrad Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2SD
United Kingdom £28,598 - £31,022 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year September 2026 or sooner Lift New Rickstones is graded 'Good' (November 2023) and has a state of the art building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff. Over the last 8 years the academy has seen a huge increase in student numbers, with the number of students on roll more than doubling. The academy is a popular choice in the local area, is oversubscribed, and has added another new building to meet this demand.
Lift New Rickstones is a great place to work with a friendly and supportive team. Staff numbers have also increased and the academy is proud to boast high retention rates. Development is a priority with an extensive and successful CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programme to further develop our excellent staff.
We are looking for a School Facilities Manager to join our team and play a key role in ensuring our academy site remains safe, secure, well maintained and fit for purpose every day. This is an important role for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards and creating an environment where students and staff can thrive.
We are looking for someone who: Has experience of premises, facilities, site or building management, including carrying out minor repairs and maintenance.
- Has a good understanding of health and safety, site security and compliance requirements.
- Can effectively manage the day-to-day presentation, upkeep and security of the academy site.
- Is able to monitor contractors, support planned maintenance activities and prioritise workloads effectively.
- Is willing to undertake both indoor and outdoor duties and takes a proactive approach to solving problems.
- Demonstrates strong communication skills and can work effectively with staff, contractors and visitors.
- Is committed to safeguarding and maintaining a safe, positive environment for our school community.
If this advert, our website, and the job description sound of interest to you, Karen Jones, Principal, welcomes you to contact them for an informal discussion about the position at kjones@liftnewrickstones.org
Closing date : 29th June 2026
Who is Lift Schools? We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you: - Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.