Bishop Vesey's Grammar School, a leading comprehensive in Sutton Coldfield, seeks a proactive Site Manager to oversee the management, safety, and strategic development of our school site. This key leadership role ensures that buildings, grounds and facilities are safe, secure and well‑maintained for students, staff and visitors.
About the Role
* Lead the site, facilities, caretaking and grounds teams, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.
* Take responsibility for all aspects of premises management, including maintenance, repairs, health & safety compliance and contractor management.
* Manage budgets effectively, ensuring best‑value procurement and long‑term sustainability of the school site.
* Play a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children by maintaining a safe and compliant environment.
* Support the strategic development of the school’s infrastructure in line with operational and educational needs.
You will report directly to the Finance and Operations Director and be a central part of ensuring our facilities run smoothly, efficiently and to the highest standards.
About You
* A proven track record in premises or facilities management at a strategic level.
* Strong leadership and people‑management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
* Experience managing contractors, projects and compliance with health and safety regulations.
* Relevant professional qualifications (IOSH/NEBOSH/BIFM or equivalent).
* Excellent problem‑solving, organisational and IT skills.
* A full, clean driving licence (minibus certification desirable).
We would also welcome candidates who hold a trade qualification (e.g. plumbing, electrics, carpentry), first aid training or have previous experience in an educational environment.
Why Join Us
At Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School, we pride ourselves on our strong community ethos and commitment to excellence. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, ensuring our facilities provide the best possible learning environment for our students.
Benefits
* A competitive salary and pension scheme.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* A supportive and collaborative school environment.
How to Apply
If you are ready to take on this exciting role and contribute to the ongoing success of our school, we would love to hear from you. The closing date is Monday 1st December 2025. Interviews will take place W/C 8th December 2025.
Application forms and further details are available from our website at www.bvgs.co.uk. Please note that we do not accept applications by CV.
Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check together with identity, right to work, prohibition order, pre‑placement medical and verification of qualification checks are requirements for this post.
We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request. You are encouraged to read our safeguarding policy which can be found on our website.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
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