Sheffield Girls is seeking an experienced and proactive Facilities Manager to lead the management and maintenance of our school estate. This is a pivotal role ensuring our site remains a safe, secure and efficient space for students, staff and visitors.
About the Role
As the School Facilities Manager, you will oversee all aspects of our site operations, ensuring our facilities are secure, well-maintained and that they remain fully compliant with health and safety standards.
Responsibilities
* Overseeing site security, premises and grounds management
* Maintaining our plant and equipment
* Cleaning operations and enterprise activities
* Managing the school vehicle fleet
* Ensuring Health and Safety compliance across the site
* Supporting the delivery of capital projects and renovations
Contract monitoring
Leading a team that includes the Operations Supervisor, Senior Facilities Officers, and Drivers, who in turn manage the day‑to‑day operations of the estate.
About you
We are looking for an individual with a relevant qualification in Facilities Management (e.g. IWFM Level 4 or equivalent), or someone who is willing to gain this qualification within six months. You will also need recognised Health & Safety training (e.g. NEBOSH or IOSH) and a First Aid Certificate. Additional technical expertise such as Legionella Awareness, Asbestos Awareness or Fire Warden training would be advantageous.
You will also need proven experience in premises management, ideally within an educational setting, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals / teams, as well as on your own initiative.
Benefits
* Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression
* Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme
* 36‑week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms, with a 2‑week half term in the Autumn
* Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications
* Free life assurance benefit
* Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24‑hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services
* A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
* Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year)
* In‑school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga, fitness classes, wellbeing walks
* Interest‑free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Good transport links and free parking
The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 30th December 2025.
Interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 5th January 2026.
Sheffield High School and the GDST are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. Sheffield High School and the GDST are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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