Facilities Manager (Internal Applications Only)

Sheffield Girls’ - GDST; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free lunches

Wellbeing programme

Fee discount for GDST schools

Professional development

Cycle to work

Free parking

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Sheffield Girls’ is seeking an experienced School Facilities Manager to lead the management and maintenance of the school estate in Broomhill, Sheffield. You will ensure a safe, secure and well-run site for students, staff and visitors.

You will oversee site operations, security, plant and equipment maintenance, cleaning, the school vehicle fleet and health and safety compliance, while supporting capital projects and contract monitoring.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Facilities Management or equivalent.

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

Skills

Facilities management

Health & safety

First aid

NEBOSH/IOSH training

Team leadership

Premises management

Education

IWFM Level 4 (Facilities Management)

NEBOSH/IOSH training

Job description

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 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

You 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 months
• Health & Safety Training (e.g. NEBOSH or IOSH)
• First Aid Certificate
• Technical 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 initiative

Benefits:

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression
• Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme
• 36-week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms, with a 2-week half term in the Autumn
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24-hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free 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 walks
• Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links and free parking