Founded in 1553, Bromsgrove School is one of the oldest schools in the country with a long and distinguished history. Located in the heart of Worcestershire, United Kingdom, and based in the larger West Midlands conurbation, we continue to draw on our past, remaining true to our core values whilst ensuring that the education provided is dynamic, progressive and rooted in the care for the individual. We are inspired, not constrained by our history. 

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Job Type: Full-time

Location: Worcestershire, United Kingdom

Job Field: Fitness and Sports

Role Overview

The Head of Sports Facilities is responsible for the effective provision, management, and development
of sports facilities across Bromsgrove Senior School, Prep School, and Winterfold House School. This
includes ensuring high-quality facilities for pupils, staff, boarding activities, community users, and
external sporting organisations.

Facilities include:

• The Ryland Centre
• The Arena
• Sports Hall
• Swimming Pool
• Gym
• Dance Studio
• Astro Pitches
• Multi-Use Games Area
• Grass Pitches

Core Responsibilities

• Provide the Sports Department with the sports facilities that meet the educational and
• recreational needs of pupils.
• Provide sports facilities for the Boarding activities programme.
• Provide facilities for the Events Team, supporting holiday activities, camps and Summer School.
• Make facilities available to local and national sporting bodies for training and competitions
  when not required by the School.
• Provide Bromsgrove School Swim, Netball, and Tennis Academies with the sports facilities they
  need to succeed.
• Ensure Bromsgrove School staff have access to sports facilities available during designated
  periods.

Additional Responsibilities

• Inspect all sports facilities monthly and report faults and maintenance requirements to the
• Estates Manager.
• Ensure that all sports facilities are safe and compliant with health and safety legislation.
• Maintain up-to-date risk assessments for all activities conducted within Bromsgrove School
  sports facilities.
• Implement and regularly update the Pool Safety Operating Procedures and Emergency Action
  Plan.
• In liaison with the School’s Health & Safety Manager, ensure that effective fire drills are
  conducted and recorded twice annually.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections and maintenance for all sports facilities and
  equipment.
• In liaison with the Bromsgrove School Housekeeping Team, ensure facilities are clean, tidy and
  presentable, particularly before Open Days and high-profile events.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a sports-related field or equivalent experience
• Full driving licence
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in sports facilities management
• IT competency (Microsoft applications)
• Experience in public-facing roles
• Budget management
• A strong work ethic and organisational skills
• Strong leadership and ability to lead by example
• Strong diplomacy and a customer-focused approach
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small team
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team
• First Aid at Work
• NPLQ
• Pool Plant Operator qualification
• GCSE Maths and English (or above)

How to Apply

Kindly fill the form on the school portal by clicking Job Application to complete before May 1st 2026.