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Are you an experienced Site Manager keen to lead premises and facilities operations in a busy Bradford school from January 2026? A large primary school in Bradford is recruiting a hands-on Site Manager to oversee the site team and to ensure the school buildings and grounds are safe, well-maintained and fit for purpose.
The Site Manager will manage contractors, deliver planned and reactive maintenance, oversee security and H&S compliance and line-manage site and cleaning staff. This Site Manager role in Bradford blends strategic oversight with practical day-to-day work: you will develop maintenance schedules, manage the site budget in partnership with the School Business Manager, and ensure statutory checks are completed on time. An induction and handover will happen prior to January 2026, enabling the Site Manager to be fully operational from January 2026.
Role responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate all site activities: maintenance planning, security, cleaning standards and contractor management.
* Ensure statutory compliance including fire safety, asbestos, legionella checks and risk assessments are up to date.
* Oversee the site team’s daily duties, schedule work, delegate tasks and provide training where required.
* Manage premises budgets, recommend cost-effective solutions and report on site performance to senior leaders.
* Support lettings and community use of the site, ensuring health & safety and site standards for all users.
Person specification
* Significant experience in site management, premises oversight or facilities roles, ideally within schools.
* Strong knowledge of statutory compliance requirements (fire, asbestos, legionella) and H&S best practice.
* Leadership skills to manage small teams, contractors and to prioritise operations across Bradford.
* Practical, resourceful and able to begin in January 2026 following a planned induction and handover.
* Confident communicator who can work with governors, leaders and external partners across Bradford.
To be considered for this Site Manager position, please forward a CV as soon as possible.