Site Manager
£20.29 per hour. 37 hours per week. 3 months, possibly extended to 6 months. Office based.
Overview
Worsbrough Mill and Country Park is one of the five spaces owned and operated by Barnsley Council. In 2024‑5 it welcomed over 240,000 visitors, and the April to October figures already show a 28% increase on the same period last year. The site features a 400‑year‑old grade II* listed water mill undergoing repairs in early 2026, listed mill buildings including a retail shop (open 4 days a week), a tenanted café (open 7 days a week), and office spaces. Nearby are a learning hub, play area, mud kitchen, visitor toilets, and storage areas. The mill buildings sit within a 240‑acre Country Park and nature reserve, home to diverse wildlife, mature woodland, and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). At the heart is a 24‑hectare reservoir, a popular fishing location, and a canal basin separated from the main park by the A61.
Responsibilities
As site manager you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day running of the site. This includes opening and closing the buildings, carrying out site checks, maintaining health and safety documentation, managing and supporting site teams, retail and income management alongside our Commercial Team, and reporting and managing repairs and maintenance supported by internal facilities maintenance and asset teams.
You will manage a small team of direct reports and support them to perform their roles to the best of their abilities. Collaboration with other colleagues such as the Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Project Officer, and Café manager is essential, and weekend working may be required to support service delivery.
Qualifications & Experience
We are looking for an experienced manager who has ideally worked within a visitor attraction, visitor‑focused location and/or country park environment. Knowledge of the heritage sector is an advantage due to restrictions around listed buildings. You must be aware of health and safety requirements and legislation and be able to meet visitor expectations regarding welcome, site appearance, and engagement with site teams.
Days are varied and you will need to work well with others. You should adopt an effective approach to problem solving, dealing with unexpected issues on site, have good negotiation and interpersonal skills, communicate effectively with visitors, team members and stakeholders, and handle and process data accurately. Commercial awareness would also be useful in supporting the retail shop on site.
Job Details
* Job Title: Site Manager
* Company: Deekay Technical Recruitment
* Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
* Pay: Competitive
* Posted: Dec 22nd 2025
* Closes: Jan 22nd 2026
* Sector: Construction
* Contract: Contract
* Hours: Full Time
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