Site Manager
1. £31,040 - £32,849 FTE – SAT E
2. Full Time
3. Start Date: 9th March 2026
4. Close Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2026
5. Meopham School
6. £31,040 - £32,849 FTE – SAT E
7. 37 hours per week, all year round
8. March 2026 start
9. Interviews: Ongoing
Are you a proactive, hands-on professional with a "can-do" attitude?
We are seeking a dedicated Site Manager to join our expanding Trust. This is a pivotal role where your contributions directly impact the safety and welfare of our students and staff. You will not just be managing a building; you will be creating a safe, secure, and welcoming environment where education can thrive.
Role and Responsibilities
As Site Manager, you will have overarching responsibility for our school grounds and buildings. This is an incredibly important and vital role. You will balance strategic responsibilities—such as managing the maintenance budget and overseeing compliance —with practical, hands-on maintenance work.
You will lead and inspire the site team, including other site team members, and liaising with external cleaning and grounds maintenance personnel, ensuring high standards are met across the board.
Key Responsibilities
10. Security & Safety: Act as the designated key holder and ensure the security of the site, including the management of CCTV and alarm systems. You will champion safety by producing risk assessments and ensuring compliance with Fire Safety regulations.
11. Maintenance & Improvement: Take pride in the school's appearance by undertaking general repairs, redecoration, and minor plumbing or electrical works. You will also oversee external contractors to ensure work is completed to the required standard.
12. Leadership: Plan and manage the time of the site staff, overseeing recruitment, appraisals, and development.
13. Operations: Manage the efficient operation of heating, lighting, and plant systems. You will also facilitate school lettings and provide support for school performances and exams.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone with a blend of technical skill and managerial capability. You should possess:
14. Experience: A background in building/site maintenance with the ability to forward plan and solve problems. Considerable DIY experience (minor maintenance, plumbing, decorating, etc.) is essential.
15. Leadership Skills: The ability to lead a team, prioritize work, and meet challenging deadlines.
16. Technical Proficiency: Competence in using ICT (Google Docs and Google Sheets) for record-keeping and the ability to manage budgets.
17. Flexibility: A willingness to work flexibly to respond to urgent requests and undertake driving of the minibus as required.
18. Commitment: An understanding of safeguarding issues and a commitment to child welfare.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting time to join a new post within an expanding Trust. You will have the opportunity to shape the role, with potential for additional tasks and projects as the Trust grows. We support our staff with professional development and training relevant to the role.
Apply today to help us build a safer, better learning environment.
Join us to benefit from:
19. Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
20. Enhanced Maternity Pay
21. Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
22. Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
23. Access to training and development
24. On-site Parking
25. Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
26. Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
27. Cycle to Work scheme
Ready to join us?