Position: Site Manager
Location: Aylesbury
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Site Manager Role in a Multi-Academy Trust Secondary School
A thriving Secondary School within a respected Multi-Academy Trust in Aylesbury is seeking to appoint an experienced and proactive Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of its premises. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking school that is committed to providing a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment where students and staff can thrive.
The school benefits from modern facilities and the support of a well-established Trust, offering excellent opportunities for professional development and collaboration across multiple schools. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and the Trust's estates team, the successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining the school estate and ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational management of the school site, ensuring that all buildings, grounds, and facilities are maintained to a high standard.
You will oversee planned preventative maintenance, coordinate reactive repairs, supervise contractors, manage site security, and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. The role also includes preparing facilities for school events, maintaining accurate compliance records, and supporting ongoing improvement and refurbishment projects.
This is a varied, hands-on role requiring excellent organisational skills, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy school environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the school site
Coordinate planned preventative and reactive maintenance programmes
Ensure compliance with health and safety, fire safety, and statutory regulations
Supervise contractors and monitor service level agreements
Oversee site security, access control, and emergency procedures
Maintain compliance documentation and support statutory inspections
Assist with capital improvement and refurbishment projects
Ensure the school grounds and buildings remain safe, secure, and well presented
The School Environment
This Secondary School is part of a successful Multi-Academy Trust that is committed to providing outstanding educational environments across all of its schools. Students are supported by dedicated staff in a well-maintained campus designed to promote learning, wellbeing, and achievement.
The Trust places a strong emphasis on collaboration, providing access to specialist estates expertise, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to progress within a growing organisation. Staff benefit from a supportive leadership team and a culture of continuous improvement.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Requirements
Previous experience in site, premises, facilities, or estates management
Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and statutory compliance
Experience managing contractors and maintenance programmes
Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Desirable
Experience working within a school or educational setting
IOSH or NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification
Knowledge of school compliance, fire safety, and building regulations
Experience supporting refurbishment or capital projects
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Site Manager role at a Multi-Academy Trust Secondary School in Aylesbury, please submit your CV as soon as possible.
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