Overview
Are you a proactive and practical leader who takes pride in creating safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environments? We are seeking an experienced Site / Facilities Manager to lead our site team and play a vital role in ensuring our school remains a secure, clean, and inspiring place for students, staff, and visitors. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will oversee the day-to-day management of our premises, lead cleaning, caretaking and grounds staff, coordinate maintenance and contractor works, and ensure the highest standards of health, safety and compliance across the site. You'll be a key member of our wider school community, helping to create an environment where young people can thrive.
We are looking for a candidate with strong organisational and problem-solving skills, experience managing premises and facilities, and the ability to lead and motivate a team. A hands-on approach, a commitment to safeguarding, and the flexibility to respond to the needs of a busy school are essential.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the day-to-day management of the school premises.
* Lead cleaning, caretaking and grounds staff; coordinate maintenance and contractor works.
* Ensure the highest standards of health, safety and compliance across the site.
* Collaborate with the wider school community to create an environment where students can thrive.
Requirements
* Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
* Experience managing premises and facilities and the ability to lead and motivate a team.
* Hands-on approach with a commitment to safeguarding.
* Flexibility to respond to the needs of a busy school.
What We Offer
* Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
* Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
* Local Government Pension scheme
* Occupational Health
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free on site Parking
Job Details
* Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Full Year, 7:00–15:00, Monday to Friday
* Position Type: Permanent Post
* Line Manager: Support Services Manager
* Travel Required: Occasional
* The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience; please see the attached job description for more information.
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