Facilities Manager

Location: Akeley Wood School Job Title: Facilities Manager Contract: Full Time, Permanent. Salary: £40,000 per annum Start Date: September 2026 About the School - Akeley Wood School Akeley Wood, part of Blenheim is a thriving, co-educational independent school set across three beautiful campuses in the Buckinghamshire countryside. We educate pupils from 12 months to 18 years, offering a warm, inclusive and ambitious environment where every child is known and supported to achieve their best. We provide inspiring spaces for learning, from woodland outdoor areas to specialist classrooms, creative arts studios and modern sports facilities. We are proud of our strong pastoral culture, our focus on individual strengths and our commitment to helping pupils grow into confident, curious and compassionate young people. About the Role The Facilities Manager will play an integral role in the safe and efficient running of our school campuses, ensuring that the facilities and grounds deliver a brilliant student, colleague and parent experience. This role is responsible for ensuring that the school is well maintained, and the infrastructure, facilities and equipment are safe, secure and fit for purpose. They will ensure full compliance with our legal obligations and the smooth operations of our estate. The Facilities Manager will take pride in how the school is presented, have a can-do attitude to fixing things when needed: they are the guardians of high standards. What you will be doing - Key Responsibilities Takes overall responsibility for premises and facility management across the school Health & Safety Coordinator for the school including First Aid, compliance, audits and inspections Accountable for ensuring facilities compliance across the school campuses, including fire safety, evacuations and security lockdowns Oversees annual repair and maintenance schedules, statutory maintenance and inspections in accordance with legislation Conducts regular site walks to assess