An ambitious Outstanding secondary school in Manchester is seeking an experienced and proactive Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of the school premises from September. This is a full-time, permanent position, ideal for a candidate with strong facilities management experience who can ensure the school environment remains safe, efficient, and well maintained. About the School This Outstanding secondary school in Manchester has built a strong reputation for academic excellence, high expectations, and a supportive staff culture. The school leadership team places significant importance on maintaining a high-quality learning environment, ensuring that facilities fully support both pupils and staff. The site team plays a key role in the smooth running of the school, maintaining buildings and grounds while ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements. About the Role The successful candidate will take responsibility for the overall management of the school site, ensuring that buildings, grounds, and facilities are safe, secure, and maintained to a high standard. You will manage the site team and coordinate contractors, ensuring that maintenance and improvement projects are delivered effectively. Key responsibilities include: Managing the day-to-day operations of the school site and facilities Leading and supervising caretakers and site assistants Overseeing maintenance, repairs, and site improvement projects Managing contractors and external service providers Ensuring compliance with health and safety, fire safety, and statutory regulations Monitoring building systems including heating, lighting, and security Supporting the setup of school events and activities Reporting site matters and maintenance plans to senior leadership Experience and Skills The successful candidate will: Have significant experience in site or facilities management Demonstrate strong leadership and team management skills Have a good understanding of health and safety compliance and building maintenance Be organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively Possess strong problem-solving and communication skills Be reliable, proactive, and able to work independently Why Join This School Outstanding secondary school with a strong leadership team Opportunity to lead a dedicated site and facilities team Well-resourced and professionally managed school environment Positive and collaborative staff culture Opportunities for professional development Salary Competitive, depending on experience. Application To apply for this Site Manager role in Manchester, please submit your CV .