Assistant Facilities Manager

At Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust, we are currently seeking to appoint a MAT Assistant Facilities Manager to play a key operational role within our Estates and Site Services function. This is an exciting opportunity to support the safe, secure, and effective operation of our school sites, working within a welcoming and supportive environment for the benefit of staff and students across the Trust.

Job overview

The Assistant Facilities Manager will support the delivery of day-to-day facilities and site services across all Trust schools, under the direction of the MAT Facilities Manager. The role involves coordinating operational site activity, supervising Site Services staff, and ensuring that buildings, grounds, and facilities are safe, compliant, clean, and fit for purpose.

The post holder will work closely with Headteachers, School Operations Managers, contractors, and MAT central teams to ensure statutory compliance, effective maintenance, and high operational standards across multiple sites. They will also deputise for the MAT Facilities Manager when required, contributing to continuity of service and effective incident response. Professionalism, consistency, and a proactive approach are expected to be role-modelled at all times.

Job requirements

• Proven experience in facilities, estates, or site services management, ideally within a school, MAT, or public sector environment
• Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation, statutory compliance, and safe systems of work
• Experience of supervising staff and coordinating contractors across multiple sites
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, problem-solve, and respond effectively to operational issues
• Confident communication skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
• Willingness to work flexibly across Trust sites and participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota

Why join us?

As a valued member of the team at Sidney Stringer Academy and across the wider Trust, you will be part of a committed and collaborative organisation that places a strong emphasis on professional development, wellbeing, and teamwork.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference by helping to maintain safe, welcoming, and high-quality learning environments for thousands of students. This role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to develop your skills within a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust that is working together to achieve excellence for all.