Facilities Manager – Internal Applicants Only

Sutton High School - GDST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and pay progress

Professional development opportunities

Pension schemes

Discount on GDST fees

Cycle to Work scheme

Training grants for qualifications

Free life assurance benefit

Loans for training, computer purchase,

Travel season ticket loans

Job summary

Sutton High School is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the Estates team. This full-time role (36 hours per week) is permanent and offers a competitive salary of £50,322.

You will oversee the school’s estate, buildings, maintenance, security, health and safety, and drive refurbishment and expansion projects. A proven leadership background and relevant FM/PM qualifications are required, with the possibility to undertake further qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role leading an estates team.
• Demonstrable planning and project management skills.
• Experience with safety, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Willingness to undertake qualification in facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school's estate, buildings and operations, including upkeep and maintenance.
• Oversee security, health and safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop a team of Caretakers, Drivers, and Site Technicians.
• Coordinate refurbishment and expansion projects.
• Flexibility for evenings and weekends for events/lettings.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Facilities management

Health & safety

Education

Facilities management qualification

Project management qualification

Job description

Facilities Manager - Internal Applicants Only

Hours: Full time 36 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £50,322

Required from: ASAP

This 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 School

Sutton 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.

Why Sutton High School?

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 employment

Closing date: 16th November 2026

Interviews 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.