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Domestic Manager

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Job Description

  • Old Buckenham Hall
  • Address: Brettenham Park, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 7PH
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Hours: Full time, 38.75 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
  • Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
  • Reference: 8551

Old Buckenham Hall School are seeking a Domestic Manager to lead the domestic team, ensuring the highest standards of cleaning are met across the school.

We are seeking a confident leader who is able to communicate with key stakeholders across the school.

The role will involve compliance with school policy on the use of cleaning chemicals, preparing and submitting budget estimates, liaising with existing and new suppliers, and co-ordinating waste management across the school, amongst other tasks. The role requires the management and motivation of a team, and the provision of support to constantly strive for excellence.

To apply

For more information and to apply please visit our website

Closing date: 31 March 2026.

Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Please Note

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 will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are key facets of our core ethos that 'the Whole Person is the Whole point'. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Rugby School

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.
Recruitment Agencies

We have a team of internal recruiters and advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.

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Domestic Manager

Suffolk County Council
Ipswich, UK
Full-Time

Published on 11/03/2026

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