Facilities Manager

GDST; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

GDST pension scheme

36-week school year

Professional development opportunities

Free lunches for staff

Free parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Sheffield Girls' is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead our school estate in Sheffield, ensuring a safe, secure and efficient environment for students and staff. You will manage site operations, oversee security, maintenance, cleaning, fleet, and capital projects while leading a team of supervisors, officers and drivers.

The role requires IWFM Level 4 or equivalent, NEBOSH/IOSH training, and a First Aid certificate, with desirable Legionella/Asbestos awareness and Fire Warden

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.
• 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.
• Management of the school vehicle fleet.
• Health and safety compliance across the site.
• Supporting the delivery of capital projects and renovations.
• Contract monitoring.

Skills

Premises management

Team leadership

Health and safety compliance

Contract monitoring

Education

IWFM Level 4 or equivalent

NEBOSH or IOSH health and safety training

First Aid Certificate

Legionella Awareness / Asbestos Awareness / Fire Warden

Job description

* Facilities ManagerFast Apply# Facilities ManagerEmployerLocation: Sheffield, South YorkshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £42,222-£60,327Posted: 16th October 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 6th November 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1580024Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1580024* Share :Sheffield Girls' is looking to appoint an experienced Facilities Manager to take on a pivotal leadership role in a dynamic school environment.We are seeking a proactive and skilled School Facilities Manager to oversee the management and maintenance of our school estate located in the Broomhill area of Sheffield, ensuring it remains a safe, secure, and efficient space for our 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.You will be responsible for:Site security, premises and grounds managementMaintenance of plant and equipmentCleaning operations and enterprise activitiesThe school vehicle fleetHealth and safety compliance across the siteSupporting the delivery of capital projects and renovationsContract MonitoringYou will lead a team that includes the Operations Supervisor, Senor Facilities Officers, and drivers, who in turn manage the day-to-day operations for the estate.Qualifications:Relevant qualification in Facilities Management (e.g. IWFM Level 4 or equivalent), or a willingness to gain qualification within 6 monthsHealth & Safety Training (e.g. NEBOSH or IOSH)First Aid CertificateTechnical certifications such as Legionella Awareness, Asbestos Awareness and Fire Warden (desirable)Professional Experience/Competencies:Proven experience in premises management (preferably in an educational setting)Ability to work effectively both in collaboration with other professionals/teams and on own initiativeBenefits:As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progressionMembership of the GDST flexible pension scheme36-week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms, with a 2-week half term in the AutumnAccess to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualificationsFree life assurance benefitEmployee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24-hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice servicesA discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schoolsFree 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 walksInterest-free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loansA Cycle to Work schemeGood transport links and free parking### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:The Girls' Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.### Sheffield Girls' - GDSTPart of### Girls' Day School Trust (GDST)