The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, team‑oriented Facilities Officer to join our friendly and well‑established team of five. As one of two Facilities Officers reporting to the Senior Facilities Officer, you will play a vital role in all aspects of site security and maintenance, ensuring that the school remains safe, secure, and well‑maintained for pupils,staff, and visitors in line with our service standards.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in a similar role, ideally within an educational or hospitality environment. You will hold relevant facilities‑related qualifications, including IOSHH and MIDAS (or be willing to undertake these). As the role includes occasional driving of the school minibus, you must be a confident driver with a clean licence. If you do not hold a D1 licence, we will support you through MIDAS training.
We would be particularly interested in hearing from candidates with practical skills in caretaking, plumbing, carpentry/joinery, painting, or IEE wiring regulations. However, there are opportunities to attend relevant courses as part of our commitment to continuous professional development.
Flexibility is essential to support our busy lettings programme, and as this is a physically active role across a wide campus (see attached map), you will need to be able to meet the physical demands of the position.
About the School
Nottingham Girls’ High School is part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), an independent girls’ day school known for academic excellence, strong pastoral care, and a broad range of co‑curricular opportunities.
Our campus straddles Arboretum Street and borders both Nottingham Arboretum and the Forest Recreation Ground. We are easily accessible via major city routes including the A52 and A60, with a tram stop less than a 10‑minute walk away.
Benefits
As part of the GDST, we offer a generous package of benefits, including:
- Competitive terms, conditions, and salary progression
- Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme - up to a 12% contribution match.
- Extensive professional development opportunities and training grants
- Free life assurance
- 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
- 36-hour working week
- Employee Assistance Programme (Wisdom Health Assured)
- Up to 50% discount on fees for children attending GDST schools
- Free lunch for all staff during term time
- Interest‑free loans for training and computer purchases
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Good transport links and discounted on‑site parking
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact the school and ask for the Estates Manager or Operations Supervisor. No agencies please.
Applications must be submitted by midday Weds 22 April. We reserve the right to close early should we have sufficient applications - this is an urgent to fill role. Conversely, we may choose to extend the closing date if needed.
Our commitment
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change. We want every colleague to feel valued, respected and supported, and we actively welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
We are equally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must therefore be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.