JOB TITLE: Soft Services Manager
CLOSING DATE: Friday 11th September 2026
START DATE: ASAP
INTERVIEW DATE: Provisional Date - W/C 14th September 26
SALARY: Full Time Equivalent Salary of £32,147 to £35,937 plus Local Government Pension Scheme
LOCATION: Oasis Restore site in Rochester – Sir Evelyn Road, ME1 3YB
WORKING PATTERN: Full-time (Monday–Friday), with flexibility to support operational needs - 39 hours per week
*We review applications for this role on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. Early application is encouraged.*
- Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?
- Do you want to be a part of a values led, driven and innovative team developing the UK’s first secure school?
We are offering an exciting opportunity for someone with practical soft facilities management skills and experience in the cleaning and facilities industry to join a dedicated cleaning service at Oasis Restore, the first secure school in England.
Oasis Restore represents a revolution in youth justice: an opportunity for children within the criminal justice system to experience a restorative environment that creates the potential for them to thrive in the future. We have dual registered as a 16-19 Academy and Secure Children’s Home.
The role and what we are looking for?
The Soft Services Manager plays a crucial leadership role within the Facilities Team, responsible for ensuring a consistently high standard of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation across the Restore campus.
You will manage, motivate and coordinate the cleaning team that has recently been brought in-house as well as those staff recently appointed, oversee cleaning schedules, uphold regulatory compliance, and ensure that all soft-services cleaning functions operate efficiently and safely.
You will act as the primary point of contact for all cleaning-related property and estates matters, liaising with internal colleagues, senior leaders, external contractors, and service providers.
You will support wider Estates operations, contribute to business continuity planning, and ensure that the environment remains safe, welcoming, and conducive to the wellbeing of children, staff, visitors, and volunteers.
The role exists within a secure academy trust, benefiting from the organisational learning in governance and leadership within a national academy trust. This role reports to the Facilities Manager who has responsibility for the school’s maintenance and standards related to site and operations. You and the team will work to support a team of specialists within education, care, and health and you will attend to all aspects of cleaning at Oasis Restore to ensure we achieve the highest quality standards in the Children's Homes Regulations and Guidance, the Social Care Common Inspection Framework and health and safety.
For more information please visit the website www.oasisrestore.org
Pay: £32,147.00-£35,937.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
