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Blatchington Mill School; Hove; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Employer contributions to Local Govt.P

Job summary

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

This opportunity has arisen on the retirement of the current post holder. The successful candidate will work alongside other business section leaders, manage a team of seven and liaise with colleagues and outside agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management is required.
• Experience in educational settings or equivalent is preferred.
• Willingness to obtain enhanced DBS clearance and safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Facilities Team and oversee site operations.
• Manage a seven-strong team and coordinate with colleagues and external agencies.
• Ensure safety, wellbeing, and smooth running of the school facilities.

Skills

Facilities management

Team leadership

Liaison with external bodies

Communication

Job description

generous annual leave allowance and employer contributions to local government pension scheme

SO1/2 Scale Points 23 - 28 Actual Salary range £34,434 - £39,152

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.

Interview date: Thursday, 8th October 2026

Blatchington Mill School is committed to safeguarding our students; we expect all staff and volunteers to support this commitment. Criminal record checks will be carried out and a full, enhanced DBS clearance is required for all positions.

Applications are encouraged from black and ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are under‑representé on the school's staff.

(Race Relations Act sections 35‑38 apply).