Hurstmere School is seeking to appoint a highly effective Facilities Manager to join the Estates Department, to start as soon as possible.

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of the school’s premises. You’ll ensure a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment, coordinating maintenance, health and safety, and site operations to support staff, students, and visitors.

This is a full-time, all year round, permanent role paid on the Bexley NJC pay scale grade 8 (FTE £33,987 - £36,585).  

The working pattern will consist of 36 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid break each day.

The successful candidate will have an attention to detail, will work to a high standard, and will seek to ensure a positive educational environment through their work. In return, The Howard Academy Trust offers a wide variety of benefits, details of which are outlined below.

What can we offer you? 

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.  

We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.  

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust 

We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer: 

• Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Benenden Healthcare
• Free Flu Jabs
• Free Health Checks 
• Access EarlyPay
• Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 – 12 week courses
• Discounted gym membership 
• CPD afternoons
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Free parking on all our sites

If you require any further information or you wish to organise a tour of the school, please contact the Projects & Clusters Lead, Steve Mayes, via email to estates@thatrust.org.uk 

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.