Assistant Facilities Manager

The Boarding Schools' Association; Burford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Assistant Facilities Manager to join a dedicated Site Team at a leading school in Burford. The role involves ensuring high standards of safety and functionality across both academic and residential areas, while supporting the Facilities Manager. Ideal candidates will be proactive and flexible, contributing to the seamless operation of the school.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Health and wellbeing support

Local Government Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must meet the person specification for the role.

Responsibilities

• Support effective operation of estates across Day and Boarding sites.
• Ensure safety, presentation, and functionality of school premises.
• Undertake routine and reactive tasks for site operations.

Skills

Proactive

Dedicated

Standards-driven

Flexibility

Initiative

Strong work ethic

Job description

Closing Date: 15 May 2025
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Salary: Grade 8, Point 18-23
Employment Term: Permanent

Contract: 52 weeks a year

Term: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Starting date: June 2025, or by negotiation

Reporting to: Facilities Manager

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a proactive, dedicated, and standards-driven Assistant Facilities Manager to join our hardworking Site Team. This pivotal role supports the effective and efficient operation of our estates across both Day and Boarding sites.

As Assistant Facilities Manager, you will work collaboratively within the team to uphold the highest standards of safety, presentation, and functionality across the school premises. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will undertake a broad range of routine and reactive tasks, ensuring that all site operations meet the rigorous expectations of a high-performing educational environment. Flexibility, initiative, and a strong work ethic are essential as you help maintain the seamless day-to-day functioning of both academic and residential areas.

Why work with us

Burford is an oversubscribed school situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. This is an excellent school, with a superb environment for learning and a priority given to teacher development. Our aim is to recruit colleagues who will be stimulated by the prospect of working hard to share in our success.

Additional Staff Benefits

• Supportive continuous professional development and growth opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and a subsidised Healthcare Plan
• Local Government Pension scheme membership
• The school is located within a short walk of a picturesque Cotswold town

As we are a heavily oversubscribed school, children of staff have priority for admission to Burford School.⃰

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself what makes Burford School such a special place to work – please contact Sarah Evans, HR Manager, to arrange this.

The successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered the post.

If you would like to discuss this position further please contact Mr Trevor Ashley on

Burford School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

As part of the vetting procedures, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This isn’t part of the shortlisting process, and there will be a chance to address any issues of concern at interview.