Facilities Manager
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,875 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leigh |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 300538FAJ |
Summary
Job Title: Facilities Manager
Location: The Holden School, Leigh WN7 4SB
Salary: £35,875.00 per annum (Not pro rata)
Hours: To Be Discussed
Contract: Permanent | Term Time plus 4 weeks
Start Date: February 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
At Outcomes First Group, we put wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you work 80% of your hours for 100% of your pay*. Many of our schools have already adopted the 4DWW, with others preparing to introduce it once fully staffed—making now a great time to join #teamOFG.
About the Role
As Facilities Manager, you will lead the delivery of a high-quality, safe and efficient facilities service across our schools. You will be responsible for ensuring that buildings, grounds and support services are well maintained, compliant with legislation, and aligned with company standards, creating environments that support learning, wellbeing and operational excellence.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong organisational skills, sound technical knowledge and the ability to manage people, resources and external contractors effectively, while remaining responsive to the needs of the schools and service users.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage and supervise the facilities team, providing day-to-day oversight of maintenance, repairs, domestic and catering-related services (service dependent).
Ensure all facilities are maintained to a consistently high standard and that the team fulfils its responsibilities effectively.
Coordinate and manage relevant areas of capital and operational expenditure, ensuring value for money.
Monitor, audit and review schedules of work and the quality of completed projects.
Liaise with external contractors and suppliers, ensuring cost-effective contracts are in place and regularly reviewed.
Prioritise, plan and organise both planned and reactive workloads across all areas of responsibility.
Manage on-call and out-of-hours rotas, participating in the on-call team to ensure effective responses.
Develop and oversee maintenance programmes covering reactive, cyclical and planned works.
Ensure risk assessments, procedures and systems are in place and compliant with company standards and legislation.
Provide advice and guidance on health and safety, fire safety, food hygiene and building-related regulatory matters.
Support the development of monitoring and recording systems for health and safety and regulatory compliance.
Staff Leadership and Management
Undertake delegated management responsibilities, including supervisions, appraisals, probation reviews and return-to-work meetings.
Lead and supervise staff on shift, ensuring high standards of conduct, performance and teamwork.
Support staff wellbeing, safety and professional development, including training and mentoring.
Experience and Qualifications Required
IOSH, COSHH and/or other relevant Health & Safety qualifications.
Proven experience managing facilities, maintenance services and compliance within a regulated environment.
This role offers the opportunity to play a vital part in creating safe, compliant and welcoming environments where pupils and staff can thrive.
About Us
The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We are a Therapeutic Led, Trauma Informed School providing individualised curriculums for our students supported by our Class Teams, our Pastoral Team and our own Therapists.
We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.
We offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your career while taking on rewarding challenges. Acorn Education is a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are at the forefront of creating and delivering innovative approaches that support children and young people in our care to make meaningful progress
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?
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 are committed to 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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*4DWW subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
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Location: The Holden School, Leigh WN7 4SB
Salary: £35,875.00 per annum (Not pro rata)
Hours: To Be Discussed
Contract: Permanent | Term Time plus 4 weeks
Start Date: February 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
At Outcomes First Group, we put wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you work 80% of your hours for 100% of your pay*. Many of our schools have already adopted the 4DWW, with others preparing to introduce it once fully staffed—making now a great time to join #teamOFG.
About the Role
As Facilities Manager, you will lead the delivery of a high-quality, safe and efficient facilities service across our schools. You will be responsible for ensuring that buildings, grounds and support services are well maintained, compliant with legislation, and aligned with company standards, creating environments that support learning, wellbeing and operational excellence.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong organisational skills, sound technical knowledge and the ability to manage people, resources and external contractors effectively, while remaining responsive to the needs of the schools and service users.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage and supervise the facilities team, providing day-to-day oversight of maintenance, repairs, domestic and catering-related services (service dependent).
Ensure all facilities are maintained to a consistently high standard and that the team fulfils its responsibilities effectively.
Coordinate and manage relevant areas of capital and operational expenditure, ensuring value for money.
Monitor, audit and review schedules of work and the quality of completed projects.
Liaise with external contractors and suppliers, ensuring cost-effective contracts are in place and regularly reviewed.
Prioritise, plan and organise both planned and reactive workloads across all areas of responsibility.
Manage on-call and out-of-hours rotas, participating in the on-call team to ensure effective responses.
Develop and oversee maintenance programmes covering reactive, cyclical and planned works.
Ensure risk assessments, procedures and systems are in place and compliant with company standards and legislation.
Provide advice and guidance on health and safety, fire safety, food hygiene and building-related regulatory matters.
Support the development of monitoring and recording systems for health and safety and regulatory compliance.
Staff Leadership and Management
Undertake delegated management responsibilities, including supervisions, appraisals, probation reviews and return-to-work meetings.
Lead and supervise staff on shift, ensuring high standards of conduct, performance and teamwork.
Support staff wellbeing, safety and professional development, including training and mentoring.
Experience and Qualifications Required
IOSH, COSHH and/or other relevant Health & Safety qualifications.
Proven experience managing facilities, maintenance services and compliance within a regulated environment.
This role offers the opportunity to play a vital part in creating safe, compliant and welcoming environments where pupils and staff can thrive.
About Us
The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We are a Therapeutic Led, Trauma Informed School providing individualised curriculums for our students supported by our Class Teams, our Pastoral Team and our own Therapists.
We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.
We offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your career while taking on rewarding challenges. Acorn Education is a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are at the forefront of creating and delivering innovative approaches that support children and young people in our care to make meaningful progress
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?
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 are committed to 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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*4DWW subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
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