Facilities Manager

Brighton & Hove City Council; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Blatchington Mill School seeks a proactive Facilities Manager to lead the Facilities Team at this large site, with features including all weather pitches, sports halls and a theatre. The role is varied and aims to improve safety and wellbeing of the whole school.

Reporting to senior leaders, you will manage a team of seven, coordinate with colleagues and external agencies, and support safeguarding and professional development. Closing date: 23/09/2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management in educational or similar settings.
• Able to lead a team and coordinate with external agencies.
• Willing to undergo training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Facilities Team and oversee daily operations.
• Manage a team of seven staff.
• Liaise with colleagues and external agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety awareness

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Job profile for Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Blatchington Mill School, Holmes Avenue, Hove, BN3 7LF 23/09/2026

Job details

Salary Actual Salary range £34,434 - £39,152 Contractual hours 37 Basis Fixed Hours Job category/type Caretaking & Cleaning Date posted 11/09/2026 Job reference REQ0001476

Job description

Required as soon as possible

Blatchington Mill School seeks a Facilities Manager to lead the Facilities Team at this popular and successful comprehensive secondary school within the local authority of Brighton & Hove. This is a large site with fabulous facilities including all weather pitches, sports halls and a well equipped theatre.

This opportunity has arisen on the retirement of the current post holder. The job is varied and challenging with great potential for satisfaction and impact on the safety and wellbeing of our whole school community.

The successful candidate will work alongside other business section leaders, manage a team of seven and liaise with colleagues and outside agencies.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience of similar roles either in an educational setting or elsewhere.

At Blatchington Mill School we value personal professional development and training will be provided.

We are happy to accommodate visits to the school as part of your application process.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

Closing date: Tuesday 23rd September (midday)

Interview date: Thursday, 6th October 2026

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This schoolis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.