School Operations and Facilities Manager
Are you a proactive, solutions-focused leader with a passion for operational excellence and safe, inspiring learning environments? Wellington College Prep is seeking a School Operations and Facilities Manager to play a pivotal role in the smooth running of our day and boarding school.
Set in 32 acres of countryside nestled in the heart of Sandhurst, Wellington College Prep is one of the leading Prep Schools in the UK with state-of-the-art facilities, boasting a proud history alongside a progressive approach to education to encourage pupils to learn for life and adapt to new ideas to enable our pupils to be the best they can be.
In this newly created role, you'll lead site management, compliance, and logistics, ensuring our facilities are safe, efficient, and aligned with our strategic goals. You'll manage contractors, oversee maintenance, support sustainability initiatives, and coordinate school-wide events — all while fostering a culture of kindness, respect, and courage.
You will join on a Full Time, permanent basis (40 hours per week).
Responsibilities
* Lead site management, compliance, and logistics to ensure safe, efficient facilities aligned with strategic goals.
* Manage contractors and oversee maintenance programs.
* Support sustainability initiatives and coordinate school-wide events.
* Foster a culture of kindness, respect, and courage within the school community.
Qualifications
* Experience in facilities or operations management
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Teams
* Understanding of health & safety and compliance frameworks
* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and people management skills
Desirable Qualifications
* IWFM Level 3 or above
* IOSH or NEBOSH certification
* Experience working in a school environment
Application and considerations
Applications: Please apply directly via our recruitment website Careers | Wellington College Prep Careers. Partial applications via job boards will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 28 September
Interviews: w/c 6 October
Wellington College Prep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and must be able to produce supporting documents.
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