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Group Facilities Manager
Sherborne Schools Group —Sherborne
- £46,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Children’s Activity Club Leader
Steyn Group —Bridport
- Weekend availability
- Hotel
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
Alternative Education Manager - Quantock Outdoor Education
Empower Family Group —Taunton
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Forest School Leader
The Folly Nursery —Dalwood
- From £13.75 an hour
- Temporary
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Cooking
- Experience working with children
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Service Colleague (Food Services)
ASDA —Ilminster
- £13.10 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Customer service
- Cleaning
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Rock and Pop Music Teacher - Crewkerne
Rocksteady Music School —Yeovil
- £28,000 - £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Driving
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Branch Manager - Chard
Hays Travel —Chard
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Training & development
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Learning & Development Manager
Somerset Larder —Bridgwater
- £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Research
- Education
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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2d
Gym Installation Team Leader
Fit Out Gym Solutions —Honiton
- From £15 an hour
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Quality control
- Organisational skills
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Factory Manager
Modus Furniture Ltd —Chard
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Flexitime
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11d
Education Partnership Co-ordinator
Reed In Partnership —Street
- £40,652 a year
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Communication skills
- School
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
9d
Drug & Alcohol Partnership Manager
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £33,416 - £36,913 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Education Team Leader
Field Studies Council —Taunton
- £33,357 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Annual leave
8d
Director of Communications
Pennon Group —Exeter
- £110,000 - £125,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Social media management
- Presentation skills
- Team management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
NPD Project Manager
The Newt in Somerset —Galhampton
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Hotel
- Bakery
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Night Duty Manager
Louma Farm & Retreat —Bridport
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
- Cash handling
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Quality Assurance Officer
ADM —Lopen
- Microsoft Word
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Resident Scrutiny Business Partner
Abri —Yeovil
- Up to £41,380 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Travel
2d
Graduate Sales Trainee
Focus Group —Exeter
- £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Phone etiquette
- No travel
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5d
Sales Development Representative
Focus Group —Exeter
- £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Phone etiquette
- No travel
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Group Facilities Manager

Sherborne Schools Group
Sherborne

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£46,000 - £50,000 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Additional leave
Cycle to work scheme
Free flu jabs
Discounted or free food
Company events
Gym membership
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Contract management
Customer service
Stakeholder liaison
Facilities management
Microsoft Office Suite
Housekeeping coordination
Quality assurance
First Aid Certification
Continuous improvement
Organisational skills
Computer skills
Management reporting
Budgeting
Manual handling
Team motivation leadership
Communication skills
Rota coordination

Full job description

Sherborne Schools Group is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and highly motivated Group Facilities Manager to lead and deliver exceptional operational services across our prestigious school sites.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the highest standards of service delivery across cleaning, grounds, gardens, waste management, porterage, event support, and our group-wide laundry hub. Working closely with the Director of Estates and other operational leaders, you will play a pivotal role in creating safe, welcoming, and impeccably maintained environments that support outstanding educational experiences.

As Group Facilities Manager, you will inspire and lead a diverse team of managers and operational staff, driving a culture of professionalism, pride, accountability, and continuous improvement. You will also manage external contractors, monitor service standards, oversee budgets, and ensure operational excellence across all Sherborne Schools Group locations.

DutiesSoft Services Leadership

Lead and deliver high-quality facilities services across multiple sites.
Oversee cleaning, grounds maintenance, gardening, waste management, porterage, and event support services.
Ensure consistently high presentation standards across all locations.
Manage the Group's laundry hub, including service quality, throughput, cost control, and performance monitoring.

Team Management

Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary facilities team, including housekeeping, services, grounds, and gardens managers.
Ensure effective staff deployment, rota planning, and service coverage.
Foster a positive culture focused on service excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Support recruitment, induction, training, and performance management.

Contractor Management

Manage relationships with contracted service providers.
Monitor contractor performance against service level agreements (SLAs).
Ensure standards, compliance requirements, and performance expectations are consistently met.
Develop strong working relationships with suppliers and contractor partners.

Customer Service and Event Support

Build positive relationships with staff, pupils, visitors, and key stakeholders.
Act as the primary contact for soft services matters across the Group.
Support the planning and delivery of events, functions, and major school activities.
Promote a customer-focused approach across all service areas.

Quality Assurance and Site Standards

Carry out regular inspections across school sites.
Identify opportunities for improvement and promptly address issues.
Monitor service performance through KPIs and reporting mechanisms.
Ensure facilities consistently meet the high standards expected of Sherborne Schools Group.

Budget and Contract Management

Manage departmental budgets effectively, ensuring value for money and operational efficiency.
Review contract performance and identify opportunities for service enhancements or savings.
Assist in preparing business cases for contract changes and service developments.

General Responsibilities

Undertake additional duties as reasonably required by the Director of Estates.
Support operational activities across all Sherborne Schools Group sites when needed.
Contribute positively to the wider life of the Group.
Promote and uphold the values, vision, and ethos of Sherborne Schools Group at all times.
Qualifications and ExperienceEssential
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.

Desirable

BICSc (British Institute of Cleaning Science) qualification or equivalent.
IWFM (Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management) qualification at Level 3 or above.
First Aid at Work qualification.
Manual Handling and COSHH training.
Leadership or management qualification.
Event management or event safety training.
Experience working within an educational, hospitality, or multi-site environment.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong understanding of facilities and soft services operations.
Knowledge of cleaning, grounds maintenance, waste management, porterage, and event support services.
Understanding of COSHH, manual handling, risk assessment, and safe working practices.
Awareness of sustainability initiatives and environmental best practice.
Knowledge of safeguarding and site security within educational settings.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to analyse performance data and implement improvements.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence.
Experience managing facilities, soft services, or operational teams in a complex environment.
Evidence of continued professional development in facilities management, leadership, or operational services.
Health and Safety qualification or training (such as IOSH Working Safely or IOSH Managing Safely).
Experience of leading and motivating teams.
Strong organisational and people management skills.
Experience managing contractors and service providers.
Budget management experience.
Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Pay: £46,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave
Company events
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Free flu jabs
Free parking
Gym membership
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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