Site Manager post at Sandbrook Community Primary School, leading the management, maintenance, safety and security of the premises. The work centres on first-line repairs, managing assistant site and cleaning staff, supervising external contractors and keeping statutory compliance records for areas such as fire safety and asbestos. The role runs year round for 36.25 hours a week with split shifts to be negotiated, and the post-holder acts as main keyholder for emergency callouts. Visa sponsorship is not available, so candidates must already be eligible to work in the UK.
What the job involves
- Ensure full compliance with health and safety, legionella, fire safety and risk assessments
- Lead the management, maintenance, safety and security of the premises
- Serve as main keyholder, managing site security, access control and emergency callouts
- Manage and lead assistant site staff and cleaning teams
- Supervise external contractors, obtain quotes and monitor work quality
- Carry out first-line repairs, maintenance, decoration and routine building checks
- Keep clear compliance records for statutory requirements including fire safety, asbestos and contractor management
- Actively manage energy conservation and environmental initiatives across the site
- Fix minor problems before they escal ate and look for ways to improve the school environment
- Work with school leadership, teachers and external workers to limit disruption to learning
Skills & knowledge
- Strong knowledge of compliance and safety, including fire safety, asbestos and contractor management
- Proactive approach to fixing problems early
- Positive, child-friendly rapport with pupils
- Collaborative communication with leadership, teachers and external workers
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
- Satisfactory pre-employment references
What’s offered
- Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions up to 21.4%
- Access to SmartClinic occupational health services and wellbeing support
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Flexible working policies
- Funded training, certifications and career progression across the multi-academy trust
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Contact Details:
Sandbrook Community Primary School Recruitment Team
