Facilities Manager

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first.

That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join .

Job Title: Facilities Manager
Location: Penny Tree School, Birmingham B30 3ES
Salary: £31,500.00 per annum ( not pro rata )
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent Full-Time 52 weeks
Start: March 2026
UK applicants only - this role does not offer sponsorship

We're seeking an experienced and proactive Facilities Manager to join Penny Tree School - a brand-new specialist school scheduled to open in March 2026, providing education for pupils with Autism.

As our Facilities Manager, you'll play a vital role in shaping a safe, inspiring, and well-maintained learning environment from the ground up. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of facilities management, compliance, and health and safety as we establish and grow our new school community.

About the Role

You'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school site, leading on maintenance, security, and health & safety across the grounds. Working closely with the Headteacher and wider team, you'll help create an environment where pupils and staff can thrive.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing building maintenance, compliance checks, and site safety
• Managing contractors and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective service delivery
• Leading health & safety training, audits, and emergency procedures
• Ensuring facilities meet statutory requirements and school standards
• Supporting the development and expansion of our new school site

Who We're Looking For

We're searching for a Facilities Manager who is:

• Experienced in facilities, estates, or site management (school experience desirable)
• Knowledgeable in health & safety and compliance procedures (IOSH/NEBOSH advantageous)
• Practical and proactive, with strong problem-solving and leadership skills
• Organised and detail-focused, able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Positive and adaptable, with a calm and engaging approach around pupils and staff

Energy, passion, and a commitment to maintaining exceptional standards are key. You'll be a role model for professionalism, safety, and teamwork - and play a crucial part in the growth of our brand-new school.

About Us

Penny Tree School is a brand-new specialist school scheduled to open in March 2026, providing education for pupils with Autism. The school will cater for up to 60 pupils with Autism. Penny Tree School will offer a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment, where every child is valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us ! 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.