Job Description

Chigwell School

Essex

Salary:

Competitive plus benefits package

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 December 2025

Apply by:

20 October 2025

Job overview

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Buildings Manager


We are seeking a Buildings Manager to take responsibility for the care, maintenance, and smooth day-to-day running of our extensive school estate. Founded in 1629, our independent day and boarding school is set within 100 acres of historic grounds and buildings, providing a unique and inspiring environment for pupils and staff. The successful candidate will be a skilled, practical professional who combines technical ability with leadership and organisational skills. They will take pride in maintaining a historic estate while ensuring it meets the needs of a busy modern school.


The Role


This is a practical, varied role for someone who enjoys being actively involved in maintaining buildings and facilities. The Buildings Manager will:

Carry out and oversee day-to-day general building repairs and maintenance across the site. Work alongside and lead a small estates/maintenance team. Respond promptly to urgent issues and ensure the site remains safe and operational. Organise and supervise external contractors when specialist work is required. Ensure buildings, facilities, and systems are safe, secure, and compliant with regulations. Take pride in preserving our historic estate while supporting the needs of a busy modern school.

The Person


We are looking for someone who is:

Skilled in general building maintenance (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, electrics, or similar trades). Organised, reliable, and able to manage tasks across a large, varied site. Capable of supervising a small team and liaising with outside contractors. Knowledgeable about health & safety, compliance, and building services. Flexible, proactive, and able to take ownership of the estate's day-to-day needs. Aware of environmental sustainability and energy efficiency in building management.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package A supportive working environment with opportunities for continuing professional development. The opportunity to work in a beautiful and historic setting. A role with variety, responsibility, and visible impact every day.

How to Apply


For further details about the school and an application form, please visit the school website https://www.chigwell-school.org/vacancies/. Applicants should email the completed application form to the HR Manager at hr@chigwell-school.org .


Closing date: 20th October 2025


Applications will be considered upon receipt and, therefore, early applications are encouraged.


The School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates.


Chigwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS.
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About

Chigwell School

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Chigwell School

High Road, Chigwell
Essex
IG7 6QF
United Kingdom

+44 20 85015700

Chigwell School is an independent, mixed, Church of England all-through day and boarding school for four to 19-year-olds, located in Chigwell, Essex. The school has just over 1060 pupils.



The school can trace its history back to 1629, when it was founded originally as a boys' school. It is run as an educational charity, overseen by a board of governors who are also trustees of that charity.

Headmaster

Mr Damian King

Values and vision

Chigwell School's motto is: "aut viam inveniam aut faciam", a Latin phrase which means literally, "Either I shall find a way or I will make one". In-keeping with this, the school wants its students to develop a "determined, independent spirit, taking responsibility for themselves, their relationships with others, and the world around us".



The school defines its mission as aiming to cultivate a learning community that aspires to excellence in all aspects of life, including: spiritual intellectual, moral, cultural, social and emotional aspects.



Chigwell School aims to provide a rounded education in the broadest sense, encouraging pupils to develop and discover talents and interests across and beyond the curriculum in order to help them to play a full part in the life of the school, and go on to make a positive contribution to the world.



The school hopes to be a community in which pupils develop a love of learning and are challenged to think critically, and with creative curiosity, for themselves.

ISI report

"Pupils' personal development is excellent throughout the school. They are tolerant and appreciate non-material aspects of life. Pupils display maturity and they respect others, regardless of background or personal characteristics. They have highly developed cultural awareness and a developed understanding of British characteristics."

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