Facilities Manager

Location: Stamford Welland Academy
Contract: Full time, 37 hours per week

Salary: £35,412 - £39,152
Weeks per year: 52
Annual Leave: 25 days plus public holidays
Working Pattern: Some shift work and occasional weekend work required

About the Role

Stamford Welland Academy is seeking a dedicated, proactive, and highly organised Facilities Manager to join our team. This is a key role in ensuring our school provides a safe, welcoming, and high‑quality environment for students, staff, and visitors.

As Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management, maintenance, and development of the school site and buildings. You will ensure that the academy remains safe, secure, compliant, and operational at all times, while leading a small site team and coordinating external contractors & community lettings & events.

This is a very exciting time to be joining Stamford Welland Academy with a proposed 3G facility being installed this year and supporting the Headteacher with increasing student facilities & buildings. 

Key Responsibilities

• ·         Manage the maintenance, care, and security of the school buildings and grounds
• ·         Coordinate and supervise contractors and site staff
• ·         Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs, and caretaking duties
• ·         Ensure the site is compliant with all relevant health and safety requirements
• ·         Monitor and manage site-related budgets and stock
• ·         Support school events, occasionally including evenings or weekends
• ·         Implement and maintain appropriate site procedures and schedules
• ·         Respond to out-of-hours callouts when required
• ·         Oversee the lettings of the school and school system
• Support long‑term site development and improvement projects.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• ·         Highly organised with strong problem‑solving skills.

• ·         Experienced in facilities, estates, or site management (preferably within an educational or public sector setting).

• ·         Knowledgeable about health and safety regulations, statutory compliance, and risk management.

  ·         Practical, hands‑on, and confident supervising maintenance tasks.

  ·         Able to lead a team and build positive relationships with staff, students, and contractors.

  ·         Calm, reliable, and able to prioritise in a busy environment.

What We Offer

• ·         25 days annual leave plus public holidays

• ·         A supportive school community

• ·         Opportunities for professional development

• ·         A varied and rewarding role with real impact

• ·         Pension Scheme

• ·         Staff car parking

• ·         VivUp Benefits

• ·         Access to Trust-wide training, resources and networks

 Closing Date: Friday 27th March 2026, NOON but we may close the application process early if we receive sufficient applicants

Interview Date: W/C Monday 30th March 2026

We warmly welcome visits to the school. If you would like to arrange a tour or speak to a member of the reception team, please contact us on 01780 761000.

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.  

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.  

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.