About this role
Employer Sheffield Girls’ - GDST Location Sheffield, South Yorkshire Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time Salary £42,222-£60,327
Posted 16th October 2026 Start Date As Soon As Possible Expires 6th November 2026 09:00 AM Contract Type Permanent Start Date As Soon As Possible Job ID 1580024
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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.
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
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
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
Attachments
Facilities Manager Candidate Information Pack
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.
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What facilities & operations roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Operations coordinator | £28,000–£36,000 |
| Facilities manager | £38,000–£52,000 |
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| Senior / regional operations manager | £55,000–£75,000 |