Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable, dedicated, and highly skilled School Site Manager to take full ownership of the facilities, security, and operational compliance at a secondary school campus in Ealing.
This is a pivotal, hands‑on role ensuring a safe, welcoming, and high‑functioning environment for students and staff alike. The school is looking to move quickly and secure the right candidate to start as soon as possible.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilities Management: Oversee the daily upkeep, cleanliness, and security of all school buildings and grounds, including hands‑on minor maintenance work.
Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations, managing fire warden duties, risk assessments, and compliance logging (COSHH, legionella, testing).
Contractor Management: Supervise external contractors while on‑site, ensuring all maintenance and capital projects work meet strict safety and quality standards.
Security & Keyholding: Serve as a primary keyholder, managing the daily opening and closing procedures of the school, and responding to emergency call‑outs.
Team Leadership: Manage and coordinate the site maintenance and cleaning teams to maintain an exceptional standard of presentation.
What We Are Looking For:
Proven experience in facilities management, caretaking, or a relevant trade background (experience within a school setting is highly advantageous).
A solid understanding of health and safety legislation, building compliance, and emergency protocols.
A proactive, solution-oriented approach with the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy school environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively alongside school leaders, staff, and contractors.
An absolute commitment to safeguarding; an enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
Site Manager - Highly Sought-after School - West London • London, England, United Kingdom
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Site Manager - Highly Sought-After School - West London employer: Marchant Recruitment
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