Domestic Services Manager

Modaes; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Tiverton seeks a Domestic Services Manager to oversee domestic operations, including cleaning and laundry. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience, strong budget management abilities, and excellent people skills. This full-time position offers a salary between £35,000 and £40,000, along with various benefits including holiday and wellness programs.

Benefits

Four weeks paid holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Access to on-site sports facilities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Significant experience of leading a large team within a similar industry.
• Proven experience of budget setting, monitoring and effective cost control.
• Strong employee management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality domestic services across the school.
• Manage cleaning, laundry and portering teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

People management skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Tiverton, Devon.

Blundells is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 3 – 18 years. Founded in 1604, Blundells provides an outstanding learning experience with excellent facilities and a strong focus on pastoral care. The school is located on 90 acres of countryside and offers a friendly environment where students and staff can thrive.

We are now looking for a Domestic Services Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

• Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Four weeks paid holiday plus bank holidays and additional customary days
• Company pension scheme
• Meals when the kitchen is in operation
• Branded uniform provided (as required)
• Relevant internal and external training provided
• Use of excellent on-site sports facilities, including gym, swimming pool, tennis courts and fitness suite at staff opening times
• Free staff parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and organised leader with strong people management and operational skills to join our prestigious and community-focused school.

In return for your hard work, you’ll enjoy being part of a welcoming school community, with access to exceptional facilities, wellbeing benefits, and the satisfaction of making a visible difference every day to the running of one of Devon’s most respected independent schools.

So, if you’re looking for a leadership role where your skills will make a real difference every day, apply today!

The Role

As the Domestic Services Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of high-quality domestic services across our school.

Specifically, you’ll manage our cleaning, laundry and portering teams, and ensure the smooth and efficient running of all domestic operations. You’ll ensure high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and customer service are maintained across our school’s facilities, whilst managing the recruitment, training, and performance of your team.

Working closely with Houseparents, the Commercial Lettings Manager, and other key stakeholders, you’ll also coordinate cleaning and portering support for large-scale school events and residential lets.

Additionally, You Will

• Coordinate staffing and logistics for school and external events
• Manage waste contracts, stock control, and budgets
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards
• Build effective relationships with suppliers and contractors

About You

To be considered as our Domestic Services Manager, you will need:

• Significant experience of leading a large team within a similar industry
• Proven experience of budget setting, monitoring and effective cost control
• The ability to produce cleaner work schedules, risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work
• Strong employee management skills
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills

Closing date: 3rd November 2025

Interview date: w/c 10th November 2025

Other organisations may call this role Cleaning Manager, Domestic Cleaning Manager, Cleaning & Facilities Manager, Hospitality Manager, or School Cleaning Manager.

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