Employer South Hampstead High School - GDST Location London, Greater London Contract Type Permanent Hours Part Time Salary Competitive
Posted 22nd October 2026 Start Date As Soon As Possible Expires 16th November 2026 09:00 AM Contract Type Permanent Start Date As Soon As Possible Job ID 1581052 Job Reference WDM
Start Date As Soon As Possible
- Contract Type :Permanent
- Job ID: 1581052
Weekend Duty Manager
Competitive Salary Plus Benefits
Part-time (approximately 12 hours per week)
Permanent
Required As Soon As Possible
South Hampstead High School is seeking a proactive, practical and customer-focused professional to take responsibility for the safe, secure and efficient operation of our Senior School site at weekends.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in facilities, premises, site or venue operations who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and ensuring high standards are maintained in a busy environment.
About The Role
As the senior operational representative on site at weekends, you will take responsibility for the smooth running of our weekend lettings and events. You will be the main point of contact for external hirers, coordinate reception, premises and other staff, and ensure the school provides a safe, secure and welcoming environment.
From preparing facilities for use and overseeing site security to coordinating maintenance, monitoring health and safety and responding to unexpected situations, you will play a key role in ensuring the site operates efficiently and professionally.
The role requires someone who can work confidently with limited supervision, exercise sound judgement and take the initiative to resolve operational issues as they arise.
About You
You will have experience in facilities management, premises management, site operations, venue management or a similar operational role, with the confidence to take responsibility for a site independently.
You will be practical, organised and solutions-focused, with strong communication and customer service skills. You will be comfortable coordinating colleagues and contractors, managing competing priorities and building positive relationships with external hirers.
Experience of maintenance coordination, health and safety procedures, fire safety and responding to operational issues is essential to success in this role. A First Aid at Work qualification is desirable, or you should be willing to obtain one. NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualifications, Fire Warden certification and experience in an educational or campus environment would also be advantageous.
Working hours
The role will primarily be based across Saturdays and Sundays, with an anticipated average of approximately 12 hours per week initially. Hours will vary according to the school's lettings, events and operational requirements, so flexibility is essential. There may be opportunities for hours to increase as weekend activity develops.
This permanent, part-time opportunity may particularly suit an experienced professional seeking a flexible working pattern alongside other commitments.
About The School
Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
Closing date: Monday 16 November 2026, 9.00am.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
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.
Duty Manager (weekends) - Candidate Information Pack (Oct 26)
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.
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Weekend Duty Manager (Internal Applicants Only) employer: GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)
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Contact Details:
GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust) Recruitment Team
