Facilities Manager – Internal Applicants Only

South Hampstead High School, GDST; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and pay progresss

Professional development opportunities

Generous pension schemes

Discount on GDST school fees (up to 50

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Sutton High School is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the Estates team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role covers planning, maintenance, security and health and safety compliance across the school’s estate, with involvement in refurbishment and expansion projects.

Internal applicants only; work will include occasional evenings and weekends to support events. You will manage a team of caretakers, drivers and site technicians, ensuring regulatory adherence and high service

Responsibilities

• Oversee the school's estate, buildings and operations.
• Ensure upkeep, maintenance, security, health and safety compliance.
• Lead refurbishment, expansion and other building projects.
• Manage a team of caretakers, drivers and site technicians.

Job description

* Facilities Manager - Internal Applicants OnlyNEWFast Apply# Facilities Manager - Internal Applicants OnlyEmployerLocation: Sutton, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £50,322Posted: 9th November 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 23rd November 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1583214Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1583214* Share :Facilities Manager - Internal Applicants OnlyHours: Full time 36 hours per weekContract: PermanentSalary: £50,322Required from: ASAPThis is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Facilities Manager to join our dedicated team and play a key role contributing to the growth and continued success of Sutton High School.We are seeking an experienced facilities/premises management professional with planning and project management skills to play a key role leading Sutton High School Estates team.You will have a variety of responsibilities regarding the management of the school's estate, buildings and operations. This will include upkeep, maintenance, security, health and safety and facilities management in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. You will also manage refurbishment, expansion and other building advancements and will be responsible for managing a team of Caretakers, Drivers, and Site Technicians.This role is a central and vital part of the support team. You will be required to work flexibly with occasional evening and weekend working to accommodate events & lettings.You will have demonstrable experience in a similar role and possess strong leadership skills. A relevant facilities management/project management qualification or a willingness to undertake qualification is also required.About Sutton High SchoolSutton High School is an academically selective independent day school for girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Prep Schools are among the top schools in the country.Sutton High School is characterised by a warm, happy and integrated community, where girls support each other to aspire and achieve.The school is a member of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls' Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent girls' schools in the UK, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning.Please note that we may interview early and reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy if a suitable candidate is appointed early.Employee benefits include:- Competitive salaries and pay progression- Access to extensive professional development opportunities- Training grants for qualifications- Generous pension schemes- Free life assurance benefit- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans- A Cycle to Work scheme- Competitive terms and conditions of employmentFor further information and to apply for this position, please click the apply button.Closing date: 16th November 2026Interviews TBC.The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.### 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.### Sutton High School - GDSTPart of### Girls' Day School Trust (GDST)