Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC621839
Salary Range: GBP 26,918 : GBP 29,616 per annum
Work Location: Stubbington Study Centre, Fareham
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 7 August 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Site Manager here at Stubbington Study Centre.
We are a well:respected outdoor education facility located on the beautiful Hampshire coast. Each week during term time, the Centre welcomes over 100 primary:aged pupils for enriching residential and day experiences, with additional groups visiting during school holidays. For many children, it's their first time away from home, an opportunity to build confidence, create lasting memories, and deepen their learning through hands:on, outdoor activities. At other times of the year the Centre hosts a variety of different types of visitors who make use of this wonderful space. The Centre features a variety of wildlife habitats, outdoor learning spaces, and play areas, all designed to inspire curiosity and connection with nature.
The Role:
We are currently seeking a committed and experienced Site Manager to lead our site team in maintaining and enhancing our beautiful 14:acre grounds and facilities. This pivotal role ensures the Centre remains clean, safe, secure, and fully operational at all times, in full compliance with health and safety standards. You'll play a key part in supporting the Centre's day:to:day operations, enhancing the experience of staff and visitors, and contributing to a positive, well:maintained learning environment.
What you'll do:
:Overseeing health and safety compliance, including risk assessments and training
:Maintaining the site's grounds and facilities to a high standard year:round
:Managing cleaning operations and ensuring high hygiene standards across the site
:Supervising contractors and supporting site development projects
:Supporting logistics for events, deliveries, and day:to:day operations
:Leading a small team of cleaning and grounds staff
:Acting as the principal keyholder and first responder for site security and emergency call:outs
:Operate site machinery and hand tools
:Carrying out and coordinating routine maintenance and minor repairs
What we're looking for:
Essential:
:Full UK driving licence
:Previous experience in site and health and safety management
:Experience managing staff and contractors
:Strong organisational and problem:solving skills
:Good interpersonal skills and a positive, team:oriented attitude
:Physically capable of manual handling and operating equipment
:Awareness of safeguarding and working in environments with children and young people
Desirable:
:First Aid and Health and Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH)
:Experience with grounds maintenance tools and equipment
:IT skills for record:keeping and compliance
:Experience working in educational or youth:focused settings
Why join us?
:Be part of a passionate team making a difference in outdoor education
:Work in a unique, nature:rich environment
:Opportunities for training and development
:Contribute to a safe and inspiring space for children and young people
:Great satisfaction from supporting people to get the most out of their stay
If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch
Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward:looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
Additional Information:
Site Manager Candidate Pack
Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, references will be requested prior to interview.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
James Scarborough, Head of Centre on or
Hampshire