East Sussex County Council
Facilities Manager (Frewen Educational Trust Ltd)
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Salary: £38,246 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: Friday 14th August 2026
Interview date: 20th or 21st August 2026
How to apply: Please download a Frewen College application form from our website at https://www.frewencollege.co.uk/vacancies. Please complete and return it alongside a covering letter addressed to the Headmaster. Applications should be emailed to Annabel Baker, PA to the Headmaster at office@frewencollege.co.uk. Please note all parts of the application must be completed. Please do not send separate CVs.
Who to contact if you have a query: Annabel Baker, PA to the Headmaster at office@frewencollege.co.uk
Are you an experienced Facilities or Estates professional looking for a varied leadership role in a unique educational setting?
Frewen College, an independent co-educational day and boarding school specialising in dyslexia and co-occurring Specific Learning Difficulties, is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Facilities Manager to lead the management, maintenance and development of our historic estate.
The Role
Reporting to the Bursar, you will be responsible for ensuring our buildings, grounds and facilities are safe, compliant, well-maintained and presented to the highest standards. You will lead the Estates team and oversee all aspects of facilities management, health and safety, compliance, grounds maintenance, security, transport and contractor management.
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This is a hands-on leadership role requiring excellent organisational skills, strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage both day-to-day operations and longer-term improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Estates, Grounds and Housekeeping teams.
- Manage statutory compliance, health and safety, fire safety and risk management across the school.
- Oversee planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
- Manage facilities, security systems, utilities, waste contracts and contractor performance.
- Deliver minor works and capital projects, ensuring value for money and high standards of delivery.
- Maintain the school's transport fleet, including minibuses.
- Support school events, commercial lettings and community partnerships.
- Contribute to the school's sustainability ambitions and net zero objectives.
About You
We are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking individual who can combine strategic oversight with a practical, hands-on approach.
Essential requirements include:
- Experience managing teams and delivering excellent customer service.
- Facilities management, estates or maintenance management experience.
- Strong planning, organisational and communication skills.
- IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
- Experience managing budgets, suppliers and contractors.
- Experience delivering maintenance and minor works projects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and helpdesk systems.
- A flexible, calm and proactive approach with a willingness to be hands-on when required.
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Desirable:
- Experience working within a school environment.
- Experience managing listed buildings.
- Technical trade background.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
- Experience delivering larger capital projects.
Hours
7.00am – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, with one hour unpaid lunch break. Flexibility is required for emergencies and participation in the on-call rota.
Why Join Frewen College?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing development of a unique and welcoming school community. You will have the opportunity to make a visible impact on the historic estate while supporting the learning and wellbeing of our pupils, staff and visitors.
All our staff enjoy an excellent package of benefits including free school meals, personal accident insurance, and pension scheme.
Please note we reserve the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process.
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
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