Senior Facilities Officer

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance

Fee discount at GDST schools

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Royal High Bath is seeking a Senior Facilities Officer to partner with the Facilities Manager in delivering a secure, well-maintained environment for students and staff.

Join a dedicated estates team within the GDST network; the role offers a permanent, full-time position (36 hours) with a salary of at least £27,987 and opportunities for professional development. You will be committed to safeguarding and high standards across the campus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities or related field.
• Experience of supervising a team.
• Working knowledge of H&S regulations.
• Commitment to safeguarding in education.

Responsibilities

• Support the Facilities Manager in creating a secure, well-maintained school environment.
• Collaborate with the estates team to uphold safety and facilities standards.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and school policies while maintaining operations.

Skills

Facilities experience

Team supervision

H&S regulations

Teamwork

Girls education

Safeguarding

Job description

Employer Royal High School Bath - GDST Location Bath, Somerset Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time Contract Length Permanent Salary Regional Grade 3 – no less than £27,987

Posted 14th August 2026 Start Date As Soon As Possible Expires 31st August 2026 11:59 PM Contract Type Permanent Start Date As Soon As Possible Job ID 1569344 Job Reference Senior Facilities Officer

Start Date As Soon As Possible

• Contract Type :Permanent
• Contract Length: Permanent
• Job ID: 1569344

Role: Senior Facilities Officer

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time – 36 hours

Salary: GDST Regional Grade 3 - No less than £27,987

Required from: ASAP

The Role

As Senior Facilities Officer, you will be a trusted professional partner, supporting the Facilities Manager in the provision of the schools’ support service ensuring the school is secure, safe and maintained. You will work closely with the Facilities Manager and dedicated estates team in a supportive and collaborative environment, ensuring our commitment to excellence, our school values, our reputation and safeguarding.

The Successful Candidate Must Posses

• Proven experience in facilities or related field
• Experience of supervising a team
• Working knowledge of H&S regulations
• Ability to work effectively both with others and using one’s initiative
• A genuine passion for girls’ education and a commitment to put our girls first in all aspects of our work
• Understanding of safeguarding within an educational or community setting

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Benefits

• 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

About The School

Royal High Bath is a day and boarding school in a grade II listed building, with a reputation for providing a pioneering education for girls. We offer a highly rewarding place to work as part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls’ education. We have excellent facilities and resources and a warm, friendly and supportive working environment.

Join us to develop your career in a creative and innovative environment with a generous salary and benefits package. Be part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls’ education

Applications close: Once the two posts have been filled Interview date

Interview

Candidates will be informed if they have made the initial sift soon after making their applications and if successful invited to interview at a mutually convenient time

We reserve the right to withdraw this role early if suitable candidates are found.

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

Senior Facilities Officer Information Pack 2026

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.