Facilities Manager

Band F SCP 26 – 31 £38,511 - £43,151 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.

We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful.

As the Facilities Manager, you will provide visible, practical and strategic leadership across the main school and a collaborative working relationship with the other sites on the campus. The role focusses on day-to-day facilities management with compliance and statutory assurance, planned maintenance, contractor management, team leadership, budget oversight and continuous improvement.

You will be responsible with keeping abreast of all legislative changes that apply to our sector, as well as seeking and embedding best practice.

Applicants will:

• Be able to demonstrate extensive experience of leading successful teams.
• Have an in depth understanding of the level of responsibility, accountability and statutory functions of the role.
• Have the ability to manage conflicting priorities.

We Offer:

• Access to an extensive employee assistance programme
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Supportive friendly colleagues
• A technology rich environment

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

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Closing date: Monday 16th November 2026