Site Manager (FTC 12 months) - Sussex (Ref:CRH184)

Site Manager (FTC 12 months) – Sussex (Ref:CRH184)

Department: Contingency Operations
Reporting to: IA Operations Manager
Location: Sussex
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract 12 months
Hours of work: 40 hours per week (12 hour shifts – 4 days on, 4 days off, nights and days, self‑rota)
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum
Security clearance: Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC)*

Key Responsibilities

• Full delegated responsibility for day‑to‑day operational running of the site, ensuring compliance with the Statement of Requirements (SOR).
• Onsite health & safety, safeguarding and wellbeing of staff, service users and visitors.
• First point of contact for team leaders, subcontractors, Onsite Home Office representatives and other stakeholders.
• Ensure contractual agreements are adhered to and that Clearsprings interests are met commercially and in a timely manner.
• Flexible work pattern including nights, weekends and a 4/5‑week rotating shift pattern.

Procedures

• Daily close and effective liaison with stakeholders such as the Home Office, sub‑contractors, local GPs, PHE, HSE and Migrant Help.
• Maintain all mandatory HSE details: Fire Risk Assessments, occupation certification/licensing, fire doors, extinguisher standards and inspection schedules.
• Keep a complete register of all expenditure, including submission dates, approval receipts and purchase order numbers.
• Maintain comprehensive photographic records of the site for evidence of work.
• Undertake regular walk‑round inspections to log defects.
• Represent CRH at Home Office, CFPIG and other stakeholder meetings.
• Provide coverage as required for other site managers.
• Update site SOPs, Business Continuity Plan, Emergency Evacuation Plan, Fire Emergency Plan, Covid‑19 Management Plan, and Infection Control SOPs.

Skill and Experience Requirements

• Experience managing staff and subcontractors operationally and commercially.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow up on all issues.
• Rapid decision‑making, particularly in safety‑critical situations.
• Prioritisation of activities to meet deadlines and communicate changes effectively.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and support for vulnerable residents.
• Experience with property defect identification, site inspections and repair completion to a high standard.
• Knowledge of health and safety statutory requirements, including fire safety prioritisation.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with line manager and team members.
• Participate in meetings, provide on‑the‑job training and cover for other staff as needed.
• Regular liaison with sub‑contractor managers.
• Attend mandatory stakeholder meetings with the Home Office, police, CPFIG and other bodies.

Professional Development and Culture

• Monitor own progress, complete core learning and development programmes.
• Adhere to the Personal Development Plan.
• Maintain confidentiality of all personal data in line with Clearsprings Group policies.

Additional Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus national bank holidays.
• Westfield Health Membership (cashback on health services).
• Life Cover (2 x basic salary).
• 6‑month probation period.
• Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee).
• Laptop/phone/other equipment as part of the role.
• Referral scheme.

Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding Statement

Clearsprings Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Modern Slavery Statement: Clearsprings Group conducts robust checks on any new employee to safeguard against human trafficking or forced labour.
Safeguarding Statement: Clearsprings Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All employees are expected to share this commitment.
All successful applicants will be required to undertake a satisfactory DBS check in line with their job role.
Successful applicants will require Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC)*.

Application Note

This role is not open to applicants who require sponsorship under the points‑based system. If found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer withdrawn. We reserve the right to close the advert early if there is a higher level of interest than expected.

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