Facilities Manager - Portugal, Northern Europe & Greece

Location:

Lisbon, PT

Date: 13 Mar 2025

Application closing date:

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Full-time | Permanent

As Facilities Manager for Inspired’s Portugal, Northern Europe & Greece region, you will oversee the maintenance and operations of school campuses hosting 12,000 students and 2,000 team members daily. You will ensure that our schools provide safe, high-quality, and inspiring environments, aligned with Inspired’s premium education standards.

This is a unique leadership opportunity to manage multi-site facilities across three countries, maintaining the best possible learning environments for our students while ensuring operational efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee and coordinate maintenance teams across multiple school campuses in the region.
Develop and implement best-in-class maintenance schedules and procedures to ensure operational excellence.
Manage facility enhancement projects, ensuring they are completed efficiently and cost-effectively.
Ensure business continuity planning, proactively preventing operational disruptions.
Control maintenance costs and budgets, ensuring maximum efficiency.
Act as the primary point of contact for school leadership on all facility-related matters.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) from a top-ranking university (ideally NOVA or Instituto Superior Técnico).
5+ years of experience in facilities management or maintenance operations.
Experience overseeing multi-site facilities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to manage budgets and cost control effectively.
Exceptional organizational skills and a proactive approach to facility management.

Why Join Us?

Oversee the day-to-day operations of premium international school campuses.
Lead a highly skilled team of maintenance professionals.
Be part of a fast-growing regional team with significant expansion plans.
Play a direct role in ensuring top-tier learning environments for thousands of students.

If you are a strategic and results-driven Facilities Manager, this is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in Inspired’s premium education experience.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com

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