Horsham, West Sussex, England
Facilities
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
07/02/2025
07/03/2025
A leading school in West Sussex has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Domestic Services Manager to join the team and coordinate the operations of the school's domestic services.
For pupils to have the best possible learning environment, it is essential that the school's facilities (including its spectacular historic buildings, superb residential facilities, boarding houses and beautiful, sprawling grounds) remain clean and well-cared-for.
As the school's Domestic Services Manager , you'll be planning, organising and leading cleaning and portering activities across the campus.
You will ensure that your team of 50 is fully prepared, motivated and equipped to maintain the highest standard of cleanliness, together delivering effective services that maximise safety and appearance - whether it's a typical school day, the school holidays, or the day of a special event.
This is a permanent , full-time position for a Domestic Services Manager .
1 in 3 weekend working rota is required.
Person specification:
* ( Essential ) Substantial experience in managing a large domestic services department, e.g. hotel, boarding school
* ( Essential ) Substantial experience in managing a large team
* ( Desirable ) Relevant professional qualifications, e.g. City & Guilds Cleaning and Support Services Skills
For safeguarding and compliance purposes, the successful candidate will be required to pass an enhanced DBS check.
Benefits and enhancements include:
* 23 days' annual leave + bank holidays
* Free on-site parking
* Free lunch/refreshments during school days
* Staff bar and events
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Life assurance scheme
* Uniform provided free
* Significantly reduced cost for membership at on-site sports centre
* And more