How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four? Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join teamOFG Job title: Facilities Manager Location: Bestwood Village School, Nottingham NG6 8TL Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7.00am – 3.00pm Salary: Up to £35,000.00 per annum dependent on experience Contract: Permanent; Term Time only UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Facilities Manager to join our close-knit team at Bestwood Village School, part of Options Autism. About the Role If you are looking to join a dedicated team in a school that will welcome your ideas and re-engage our pupils, we would like to hear from you. The successful candidate will lead in the maintenance and health and safety across our school. Our next Facilities Manager will have a strong ability to solve problems independently, have high expectations and standards and will lead our facilities department, deliver training and ensure our practice remains outstanding at all times. There will need for a high degree of accuracy working in accordance with the health and safety policies and procedures of Outcomes First Group Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate will enjoy working with pupils in a calm and engaging demeanour, whilst being resilient and innovative. An ability to contribute to the development of our new school is essential and we believe that energy, passion, and a commitment to high standards are key characteristics required. We are looking for a special individual who can help inspire and engage the students that we serve. This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their skills and experience in a challenging, motivating and highly rewarding environment. Candidates must have taken IOSH - Managing Safety course. For a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please see the Job Description About Us Bestwood Village School is a brand-new school in Bestwood Village, Nottingham and has capacity for 30 pupils. This is an exciting opportunity for anybody who wants to be a part of the successful development of a brand-new setting and make a difference to the education of our pupils. For over 16 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? 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. And that’s not all, 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. You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 1