Job Description

Lead Our Housekeeping Team as our Housekeeping Manager at Bede's Trust.

Are you an experienced, proactive, and meticulous leader ready to ensure pristine environments across two prestigious schools in East Sussex?

This crucial, hands-on leadership role oversees all cleaning and upkeep for our Senior and Prep Schools, directly impacting the daily experience and reputation of the Trust.

Your Impact:

Drive and maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and aesthetic appeal. Lead, mentor, and manage the housekeeping team, fostering a culture of excellence. Implement best practices and manage resources to ensure operational efficiency. Ensure a positive, safe, and welcoming environment for Pupils, Staff, and Visitors.

Who You Are:

You're a natural problem-solver with strong communication skills and fantastic attention to detail. You provide clear direction, remain positive under pressure, and have a proven track record in a similar environment (highly desirable).

This is a Full Time, Permanent position, working 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year from 08:30 - 17:00 Monday - Friday, this includes a 30 minute unpaid break. The role will be based mainly at our Senior School with travel to our Prep School in Eastbourne.

Offering an attractive salary of 35,000 - 38,000 per annum (dependant on experience) along with a range of impressive staff benefits including:

A fantastic holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays (full time equivalent) A generous company pension with salary exchange options Employee Assistance Programme Retail Discounts Electric Vehicle Scheme Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership, Eye care vouchers, Refer a Friend Scheme Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service), Complimentary Lunch provided Free onsite parking at the Senior School and an idyllic working location by the sea!
We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

To find out more about this role and how to apply, please visit our website here:

https://bedes.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/vacancy/247/Housekeeping-Manager

Bede's cannot accept applications on Indeed and you must ensure to apply through our website via the link above before the closing date.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact recruitment@bedes.org. Please note that we are unable to accept CV's, applicants must add their full education and employment history to their application.

Application Closing Date:

Monday 3rd November 2025 at 8am.

Bede's Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our students and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Bede's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Childcare Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Gym membership On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/11/2025