Deputy Estates Manager

Founded in 1918, Bickley Park School is an IAPS Independent co-educational day school for children aged 2 ½ to 13, with over 300 pupils on roll. The school is situated in London's greenest London Borough, on the fringes of Kent and with excellent train links to central London. The Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory sites are located three hundred metres apart on Page Heath Lane in Bromley

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Deputy Estates Manager to support and deputise for the Estates Manager by playing a key role in the day-to-day running of the Estates Department, delivering effective and efficient maintenance, servicing and improvement project operations to the school site, along with the upkeep of the school swimming pool, to ensure a safe, clean, comfortable and compliant environment for all staff, pupils and visitors. Previous experience in a premises maintenance or facilities management role, preferably in a school, education or leisure establishment is highly desirable.

This is a full-time, year-round role with working hours of 40 hours per week over 5 days a week Monday to Friday, exact hours to be discussed and agreed with the Estates Manager to meet the needs of the school (typically between 7 am and 7pm). The role requires flexibility to work some evenings and weekends for key school events and on-call/call out duties on a rota basis. 

To apply, please complete the online application form, CVs cannot be accepted.

Closing date: 9am 11th November 2024. Interviews TBC

Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview early applicants should a suitable candidate apply.

Bickley Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Bickley Park School an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are proud of our diversity and inclusive culture in our workplace.