Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Woldingham School

Caterham, Surrey

£50,000 | Full-time | On-site role with three-bed accommodation

In a boarding school, the day-to-day experience depends on how well the environment is run.

As Facilities Manager, you’ll sit at the centre of that operation, taking ownership of caretaking, domestic services and health & safety to ensure everything runs safely, cleanly and consistently.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who enjoys responsibility, visibility and running a live environment properly.

You’ll lead the day‑to‑day facilities operation across a diverse estate, bringing caretaking and domestic services together under one manager for the first time. Your focus will be on embedding clear standards, strong health & safety discipline and robust processes, while balancing leadership with practical support when needed.

You’ll act as the on‑site incident lead during on‑call shifts, working closely with the Estates Manager and Logistics Manager. This is not a desk‑based role; it suits someone who is organised, visible and comfortable stepping in when required.

Woldingham operates year‑round as a boarding school, with over 46 private residences, 14 commercial buildings across 500+ acres of woodland. Out‑of‑hours response is a core part of keeping the school safe and running smoothly.

For that reason, the role includes a rent‑free, on‑site three‑bedroom cottage. Living on site enables immediate response, continuity and presence during shared on‑call duties and is strongly preferred. The accommodation is provided to support the operational and safeguarding responsibilities of the post.

• Experience as a Facilities Manager or in a similar role within a compliance‑led environment (education, healthcare, residential or complex commercial)
• Strong health & safety discipline (IOSH Managing Safely minimum)
• Confidence leading operational teams and managing change
• Excellent organisation, paperwork and process management
• A practical, hands‑on leadership style with calm judgement under pressure

Alongside a rent‑free three‑bedroom cottage, you’ll benefit from five weeks’ holiday plus public holidays, a pension scheme with life assurance, and access to excellent on‑site facilities including the gym, swimming pool, squash and tennis courts. A free lunch is available during the working day when kitchens are open, alongside free on‑site parking.

There is a strong staff community with regular social and wellbeing initiatives, and school fee remission is available. Most importantly, you’ll step into a role where your work makes a real, day‑to‑day difference.

Close to London yet set in an outstandingly beautiful rural landscape, Woldingham is a successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11–18, consistently ranked among the UK’s leading independent schools. The school combines a proud 180‑year heritage with a clear commitment to innovation and long‑term sustainability.

To apply, please send your CV to our retained recruitment consultant, Tom Morrison at Sielo Search:

For any questions about the role, feel free to email or contact Tom directly on 07537 162 323.

Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate.