Facilities Assistant

Facilities AssistantNEWFast Apply# Facilities AssistantEmployerLocation: Brighton, East SussexContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: starting from £27,171 per annumPosted: 14th May 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 25th June :59 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: Start Date: As Soon As Possible Contract Type :Permanent Job ID: Share : Facilities Officer Salary: Regional Grade 3, starting from £27,171 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Start date: As soon as possible The successful candidate will ensure the school building and site are secure and assist with the programme of planned preventative maintenance.The working hours will be Monday to Friday - 3pm - 10.30 pmExperience of conducting routine preventative maintenance and emergency repairs is essential.As a founding school of the Girls' Day School Trust, Brighton Girls has a significance in the history of girls' education. Located in the heart of the city of Brighton; we are as eclectic, enterprising, and creative as the city itself.As part of the Girls' Day School Trust, our staff benefit from our 150-year history of excellence and innovation in girls' education, with many opportunities to share ideas and best practice with colleagues across the network. They have access to an extensive central training and professional development programme to compliment school-based INSET, and also funding grants for individual courses of study. Benefits include: • Competitive salaries and pay progression• Access to extensive professional development opportunities• Training grants for qualifications• Generous pension schemes• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans• A Cycle to Work scheme• Competitive terms and conditions of employmentFor further details about this opportunity and to apply please click the apply button.The closing date for applications is 22nd May 2026 at 9am.Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and exceptional candidates may be invited to interview before the published closing date. We reserve the right to close the advert for applications earlier than the advertised date if a suitable candidate is found.The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post. Attachments Safeguarding Statement:The Girls' Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Brighton Girls - GDSTPart of Girls' Day School Trust (GDST)