Description Site Manager Full Time, full Year Working hours: 37 Hours per Week, 8am - 4pm with occasional Shift Work £33,699.00 - £36,363.00 Permanent Are you a dedicated professional ready to ensure the seamless operation and security of our academy environment? Join us as a Site Manager, taking a lead role in health and safety management and overseeing the day-to-day operational effectiveness of the site. This position is crucial for maintaining a safe, clean, and secure learning environment for students and staff, relying on strong organisation and maintenance expertise to supervise the site and cleaning team. Outwood Academy Hindley is seeking to appoint an experienced candidate to help us provide a safe and progressive environment for learning. The successful candidate will be a strong leader to our Academy Site Team and will provide efficient and effective support to the Business Manager and Principal. You and the site team will be focused on creating a culture of success, via positive and safe learning environments to increase student attainment, achievement and social and emotional development. We are looking for an experienced and exceptional candidate who has experience of delivering statutory compliance, working closely with the Business Manager to develop a project of works to provide a safe and progressive environment for learning. Previous experience of working in a Site/Facilities Manager role is essential. The appointed person will be proficient in health and safety management, organised, with a keen attention to detail. You will have experience of Contractor management including auditing and supervision of contractors, team and colleague working practices. You will have a strong track record of effective budget management and develop a 5-year plan for the premises with the Business Manager and Principal. You will have overall responsibility for the site security, opening and closing of the Academy. Welcome from the Principal: As Principal of Outwood Academy Hindley, I am excited to advertise this role in our Academy which was judged to be 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted. The report recognised our 'culture of care' and the welcoming environment that you would be joining if you were a member of staff here. There was also recognition of the 'strong emphasis on staff development'. If you are passionate about improving your practice, you are guaranteed to be given excellent CPD opportunities. Your personal statement should directly address your skills and experiences to date that are linked to this role as well as your vision for how you would approach the job if successful. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased student attainment, achievement and social and emotional development. Driving may be required within this role. The Academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools and you will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and successful organisation. The Trust guarantees every member of staff CPD and development opportunities and various routes for career progression. To view the full person specification, which you should use when completing your application, please click here To view the full job description please click here If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Matthew Haughton at m.haughton@hindley.outwood.com. We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children. Responsibilities The Site Manager is responsible for leading health and safety management across the academy, ensuring the site is safe, secure, and clean for all users. Key duties involve supervising the site and cleaning team, managing the operational works schedule, and prioritising necessary maintenance. You will oversee the opening and closing of premises, manage lettings, and ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, including those related to moving furniture. The role requires completing risk assessments, monitoring utilities, and managing minor repairs or external contractor intervention. Additionally, you are responsible for ensuring accurate records are kept of all work carried out, including fire and water safety checks, and implementing robust risk management programmes for Portable Appliance Testing and Legionella. To view the full job description please click here Qualifications Successful candidates should have experience in a premises site management role, preferably including line management responsibilities. Essential requirements include in-depth knowledge of building and maintenance management, highly developed planning and organisational skills, and the ability to delegate appropriately. You must be able to work well under pressure and manage competing deadlines. The role necessitates the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and use standard ICT packages such as Microsoft Office. Understanding academy child safeguarding procedures is essential. Experience of working in a school environment and a Level 3 NEBOSH or other appropriate technical qualification are desirable. To view the full person specification, please click here