Start: October 2026
Salary Range: Grade 7 SCP 23-26 £35,570 - £38,510 to Grade 8 SCP 27-31 £39,481-£43,149
Responsible to: Operations Manager/Hub Site Manager
Responsible for: Norton Hill Site Staff
Hours of Work: All Year Round / Day shift pattern - 37 hours per week
We are seeking a proactive Site Manager to lead our facilities team and ensure our school is safe, compliant, and exceptionally well-maintained. In this dynamic role, you will balance hands-on leadership with daily operational oversight to create a well managed, safe and welcoming environment for our staff, students, and visitors. The ideal candidate is an innovative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable using digital tools, including our school management information system and maintenance platform, to manage workflow efficiently.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Prepare work schedules for planned and reactive maintenance and ensure that work is carried out to the required standard and within set budgets (using Computerised Maintenance Management System).
- Be responsible for site security arrangements, organising out of hours call out rotas and emergency procedures in conjunction with Hub Site Manager and Operations Manager.
- Ensure the site is clean and tidy at all times.
- Carry out day-to-day supervision of a small team of in-house staff and management of external contractors involved in maintenance works.
- Project manage works contracts unless MAT led.
- Provide guidance to the site team to meet the needs of the health and safety and statutory compliance requirements.
- Support the recruitment and induction of additional/replacement staff as agreed with the School
- Contribute to the performance management of site staff at the school.
- Provide support and advice for any emergencies at the schools.
- Ensure that systems are in place to have contractors inducted and appropriately supervised.
- Review and have oversight of contractor performance and quality of work.
- Ensure safe systems of work and risk assessments are in place for site teams.
- Ensure maintenance of water hygiene records, fire safety records and electrical safety records for all the relevant site equipment.
- Carry out Trust’s Head of Estates instructions in relation to training, compliance and Health and Safety matters.
- Ensure all COSHH and Health and Safety regulations are observed and take part in the Health and Safety audit process.
- To obtain best value in the procurement of goods and services.
- To support day-to-day site operations including traffic management, deliveries, event planning and arrangements.
- With others, implement strategies to maximise energy efficiency.
What we offer:
- Contributory salary pension scheme (local government)
- Access to the cycle to work scheme
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme - a strictly free and confidential short-term counselling and support service.
To apply, please use the 'quick apply' button and ensure your application form includes your full employment history and a supporting statement.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.
Closing Date: 9am Friday 18th September 2026
Interviews: To be confirmed
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