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Facilities Management Assistant
- Organisation: Dulwich Prep & Senior
- Location: South East London
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Salary info £15,425.00 - £16,794.00 per annum
Based on a full-time salary range of £26,595 to £28,955. - Tenure: Part-time
- Closing Date: Saturday 21 February 2026
We are looking for a helpful, reliable, and proactive person to assist our facilities team.
Dulwich Prep & Senior offers an exciting and inspiring work environment. With more than 800 pupils and 200 staff, it has been the largest boys’ prep school in the UK and is nestled in one of the most picturesque areas of London, the world’s most cosmopolitan city. Our recent expansion includes the opening of our Senior Section in September 2025, allowing boys to stay with us through the completion of their GCSE studies.
We are looking for a helpful, reliable, and proactive person to assist our facilities team. In this role, you will help ensure the smooth daily operation and upkeep of the entire school site, including a dedicated Early Years site, sports pavilions, and a swimming pool. Your responsibilities will include welcoming and assisting facility hirers, porterage, basic maintenance tasks, and securing the premises.
We value flexibility and a positive approach to changing priorities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently while also sharing expertise and supporting colleagues to foster best practices across the team. A commitment to maintaining high standards in all aspects of your work is essential.
A full UK driving license (including manual vehicles) is required, along with a basic aptitude for general maintenance and handyman tasks. The ability to swim and drive a mini-bus would be helpful.
Working hours will be as set out below, and there is an additional annual allowance of £2,575 in consideration of the unsociable (weekend) working hours.
- Saturday: 7.00am to 6.00pm
- Sunday: 10.00am to 4.00pm or 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday: 1.00pm to 10.00pm
Applications for this role must be completed via an application form, along with a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role and a completed Equal Opportunities Form, and sent to Tamsin Hutson, HR Manager ([email protected]).
- Closing Date: Wednesday 4 February 2026, 9.00am
- Interview Date: Tuesday 12 February 2026
- Start Date: Immediate start available, subject to the satisfactory completion of the vetting process.
We reserve the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process.
The 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 checks with past employers, online checks and an enhanced DBS check.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and respected for their unique perspectives and contributions. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply for this position.
We are looking for a helpful, reliable, and proactive person to assist our facilities team.
Description
Dulwich Prep & Senior offers an exciting and inspiring work environment. With more than 800 pupils and 200 staff, it has been the largest boys’ prep school in the UK and is nestled in one of the most picturesque areas of London, the world’s most cosmopolitan city. Our recent expansion includes the opening of our Senior Section in September 2025, allowing boys to stay with us through the completion of their GCSE studies.
We are looking for a helpful, reliable, and proactive person to assist our facilities team. In this role, you will help ensure the smooth daily operation and upkeep of the entire school site, including a dedicated Early Years site, sports pavilions, and a swimming pool. Your responsibilities will include welcoming and assisting facility hirers, porterage, basic maintenance tasks, and securing the premises.
We value flexibility and a positive approach to changing priorities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently while also sharing expertise and supporting colleagues to foster best practices across the team. A commitment to maintaining high standards in all aspects of your work is essential.
A full UK driving license (including manual vehicles) is required, along with a basic aptitude for general maintenance and handyman tasks. The ability to swim and drive a mini-bus would be helpful.
Working hours will be as set out below, and there is an additional annual allowance of £2,575 in consideration of the unsociable (weekend) working hours.
- Saturday: 7.00am to 6.00pm
- Sunday: 10.00am to 4.00pm or 9.00am to 3.00pm
- Monday: 1.00pm to 10.00pm
Applications for this role must be completed via an application form, along with a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role and a completed Equal Opportunities Form, and sent to Tamsin Hutson, HR Manager ([email protected]).
- Closing Date: Wednesday 4 February 2026, 9.00am
- Interview Date: Tuesday 12 February 2026
- Start Date: Immediate start available, subject to the satisfactory completion of the vetting process.
We reserve the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process.
The 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 checks with past employers, online checks and an enhanced DBS check.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and respected for their unique perspectives and contributions. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply for this position.
