Permanent - School Site Manager
Are you an experienced facilities or maintenance professional looking for a secure, permanent role within a thriving educational environment? Do you take pride in creating a safe, clean, and welcoming space for young people to learn and grow? Are you looking for a full-time position that offers a highly competitive salary and an excellent team working culture?
If so, Randstad Education wants to hear from you. We are currently recruiting a dedicated, practical, and highly organised Site Manager for a permanent vacancy at a fantastic academy in the local area. This full-time role is an immediate start for the right candidate.
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week)
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum
Start Date: ASAP
Shift Patterns: Variable between early opening and late closing shifts (the school actively avoids split shifts wherever possible)
About the School
They are a highly regarded, inclusive academy dedicated to providing an exceptional learning environment for their students. The school boasts modern facilities and caters to a wide age range, including a vibrant sixth form provision supporting young adults aged 18 and 19. They pride themselves on maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming campus, driven by a collaborative support team that keeps the daily operations running seamlessly.
Skills Required
Proven experience in building maintenance, health and safety compliance, and managing external contractors.
Strong practical skills to oversee routine maintenance, minor repairs, and compliance checks (such as fire alarms and legionella monitoring).
The ability to think on your feet, react quickly to site emergencies, and manage competing priorities.
Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with school leadership, teaching staff, students, and visitors.
Job Responsibilities
Taking responsibility for the overall security, cleanliness, and maintenance of the school buildings and grounds.
Managing the opening and closing routines of the site, ensuring the campus is safe and secure for students, including the older sixth form cohorts.
Carrying out regular health and safety checks, maintaining accurate compliance records, and reporting any defects.
Overseeing cleaning teams or external contractors to ensure all maintenance work is completed to a high standard, within budget, and in line with safeguarding protocols.
Essential Requirements
You must possess at least 5 GCSEs at grades A-C (or equivalent), which must include both Mathematics and English.
A current Enhanced DBS check covering both children and adults is mandatory due to the presence of sixth form students aged 18 and 19, or willingness to complete one through Randstad
Full eligibility to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available).
Why Choose Randstad?
When you partner with Randstad Education, you are supported by a global recruitment leader with a deeply personal, local approach. Benefits include:
Earn £300 in Love2shop vouchers for every person you successfully refer to us (T&Cs apply).
Free access to professional development courses.
Guidance from a specialist consultant to support you throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.
How to Apply & Contact Info
If you have the qualifications, practical skills, and dedication required to manage this excellent school site, please apply directly or get in touch for further details:
Email: kirsty.booth@randstad.co.uk Call: 0113 246 2500
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