Trust Facilities Manager

Trust Facilities Manager – Permanent Contract

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Facilities Manager to join our Central Trust team. If you are someone who has experience of working in FM, have led on capital projects, have experience of managing a team and have a passion for this sector, you may be the person we are looking for - we would love to have a chat with you about the role and your potential application.

The successful candidate will have an operational background in facilities management. Their background and experience will support them in making an impact in this role; managing a variety of support staff including site, cleaning and contractors; setting high standards; and ensuring compliance at every level. The role will involve working in partnership with key stakeholders within schools as well as across the trust, whilst using their specialist knowledge to anticipate needs and provide a professional and joined up service.

As well as day to day operational activity, the post holder will work on key capital projects, in particular the new build at Newhouse Academy – whilst collaborating to create safe and compliant estates.

The post will be predominantly based at Newhouse Academy, with travel to the Trust Head Office and to our schools as and when required. A driving licence is essential for this position.

About us…We are a friendly and professional team, working from our new Trust Head Offices in Rochdale. This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we enter into the next phase of our growth. Hollingworth Learning Trust currently have two academies, Hollingworth Academy and Newhouse Academy. Hollingworth Learning Trust’s core purpose is to make a positive difference to the lives of its children. Its role as a sponsor of both schools is to provide the support, challenge, expertise and resources necessary to significantly improve the provision for education.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking to take the next step in their career. As the Trust grows, for the right candidate, there will be the opportunity for further professional development and progression in the role. We are happy to offer some flexibility in terms of working hours, this would be discussed at the interview stages. If this sounds like a role perfect for your skills, experience and career goals, we would love to hear from you! For an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit ahead of applying, please email applications@hltrust.co.uk or ring us on 01706 292828.



The Role…

Contract Information: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, start and finish times to be negotiated and agreed at interview. All year round, annual leave entitlement (see Job Description)

Start date: October 2023

Salary: NJC Scale Point Range 32-36 (starting point is based on experience)

Actual salary is £38,296 - £42,503 (pay award pending)

Other Benefits: Various health & wellbeing benefits including; discounted gym memberships; health care cash plan; confidential staff counselling; discretionary leave; family friendly working practices and more!

The Pension provider is the Local Government Pension Scheme, GMPF. The employer contributions are generous and help to provide you and your family with security for your future.

Closing Date: 9.00am on Monday 11th September 2023. To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to applications@hltrust.co.uk before the specified closing date.

Hollingworth Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure and all other pre-employment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.