Education Facilities Manager — Lead School Estate

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive terms & salary progression

GDST pension scheme

36-week school year including INSET

Professional development opportunities

Free life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

50% fees discount for GDST schools

Free lunches during term time

Wellbeing activities

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking

Job summary

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust) invites applications for an experienced School Facilities Manager at Sheffield Girls’ in the Broomhill area. You will oversee site operations, security, maintenance, and safety to ensure a secure, well‑run estate for students and staff.

You will lead a team including the Operations Supervisor, Senior Facilities Officers, and drivers, managing day-to-day operations and liaising on capital projects and renovations.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Facilities Management (e.g. IWFM Level 4 or equivalent), or a willingness to gain qualification within 6 months.
• Health & Safety Training (e.g. NEBOSH or IOSH)
• First Aid Certificate
• Technical certifications such as Legionella Awareness, Asbestos Awareness and Fire Warden (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Site security, premises and grounds management
• Maintenance of plant and equipment
• Cleaning operations and enterprise activities
• The school vehicle fleet
• Health and safety compliance across the site
• Supporting the delivery of capital projects and renovations
• Contract Monitoring
• Lead a team that includes the Operations Supervisor, Senior Facilities Officers, and drivers, who in turn manage the day-to-day operations for the estate.

Skills

Premises management

Team leadership

Collaboration with professionals

Education

IWFM Level 4 or equivalent

NEBOSH or IOSH

First Aid Certificate

Legionella Awareness

Asbestos Awareness

Fire Warden (desirable)

Job description

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust) invites applications for an experienced School Facilities Manager at Sheffield Girls’ in the Broomhill area. You will oversee site operations, security, maintenance, and safety to ensure a secure, well‑run estate for students and staff.

You will lead a team including the Operations Supervisor, Senior Facilities Officers, and drivers, managing day-to-day operations and liaising on capital projects and renovations.