Operations Site Manager

Operations Site Manager Job Title: Operations Site Manager Location: Wethersfield, Braintree Salary: £50,000-£60,000 Hours: 44 hours per week, consisting of 12-hour shifts including nights and weekends. The schedule follows a 5-week rotation covering 7 days, with shifts planned in advance. Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (6 months, possible extension) Purpose of the Role: As the Site Manager at Wethersfield, you will oversee staff and Service User (SU) management, ensuring their wellbeing and maintaining site infrastructure. You will act as the primary contact for staff and subcontractors, managing operations to align with the company’s objectives and requirements in a timely, compliant, and commercially aware manner. The site’s primary function is to provide safe, temporary accommodation for Service Users. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in people and site management and demonstrate strong leadership across all shifts, including nights and weekends. Key Responsibilities: * Maintain effective daily communication with key stakeholders, including government authorities, subcontractors, healthcare providers, and support services. * Ensure all HSE and contractual requirements are met, including managing registers for Fire Risk Assessments, licenses, fire safety equipment, repairs, and inspections. * Track and document all expenditures, including approvals, procurement details, and usage, following established procedures. * Maintain a photographic record of site conditions, events, and completed works for accountability. * Conduct daily inspections to identify and log defects, ensuring timely resolution. * Attend all on-site meetings with stakeholders and authorities. * Update and manage site Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including Business Continuity, Emergency Evacuation, Fire Safety, Covid-19 Management, and Infection Control plans. Required Skills: * Strong leadership and site management experience. * Effective communication and stakeholder management. * Attention to detail with the ability to prioritise under pressure. * Knowledge of safeguarding and health/safety compliance. Benefits: * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Health Membership * Life cover * 6-month probation period * 4% employer and 4% employee pension contribution * Laptop, phone, and other equipment as needed * Employee Assistance Programme * Referral scheme The successful candidate will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and will be required to undergo a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) check, in accordance with the responsibilities of the role. Please contact Kerrie Collett on (phone number removed) to learn more, or submit your application today