Assistant Site Manager

Trinity CofE High School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSF Health Plan Core Scheme

Greater Manchester Pension Scheme

Staff Wellbeing Fund

Cycle to Work

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Trinity CofE High School in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to maintain school buildings, grounds and sports facilities to a high standard. You will cover site security, repairs, maintenance, health and safety compliance, grounds upkeep, event setup, and contractor liaison, supporting the Facilities Manager and acting during their absence.

Ideally you have education-site experience and relevant qualifications in health & safety, joinery or plumbing.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining school buildings, grounds and facilities.
• Ability to work in a team and also use own initiative.
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school buildings, grounds and sports facilities to a high standard.
• Ensure site security and health and safety compliance.
• Perform repairs, preventative maintenance and porterage duties.
• Liaise with contractors and support the Facilities Manager.
• Manage site operations during absence of Facilities Manager.

Skills

Education-site experience

Team collaboration

Independent initiative

Health & safety focus

Communication skills

Education

Health & Safety Qualification

Level 2 Technical Certificate in Joinery

Level 2 Technical Certificate in Plumbing

Job description

Assistant Site Manager

Contract term: Permanent, Full-Time

Contract type: All Year Round, 35 hours per week

The working hours are Monday to Friday,

Scale: Grade 4-5, Point 7 - 19 (£27,274 FTE to £33,119 FTE) per annum - salary dependant on experience and relevant skills

This is a great opportunity to come and work in our very highly rated secondary school in central Manchester. We are now looking to appoint a qualified or experienced person to be responsible for maintaining school buildings, grounds and sports facilities to a high standard. Duties include site security, repairs, preventative maintenance, health and safety compliance, grounds upkeep, event setup, key-holder responsibilities, contractor liaison, and supporting the Facilities Manager, including managing site operations during their absence.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• The opportunity to join our very successful and over-subscribed school of 1500 students aged 11-18, supported by a hugely talented and hardworking staff team;
• Employer-funded membership of HSF Health Plan Core Scheme, helping you and your family (dependants under 21) to cover the costs of everyday healthcare, plus access to HSF Assist which includes a GP Advice Line, Virtual Doctor, Counselling, Legal Helpline and Perkbox benefits;
• Membership of the Greater Manchester Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions;
• Staff Wellbeing Fund for initiatives, activities and social events that support staff mental and physical health, plus wellbeing benefits such as Cycle to Work and free use of the Fitness Suite;
• Excellent facilities in new and refurbished buildings, supported by the latest resources to support learning, plus free on-site parking, canteen facilities, and staff room;
• We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities school and committed to and actively promote equal opportunities for all our students and staff.

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU:

• Ideally have experience working in an education setting as a site staff or similar role.
• Ideally have Health & Safety Qualification, Level 2 Technical Certificate in Joinery, and Level 2 Technical certificate in plumbing.
• Practical skills necessary to undertake general building maintenance, repairs and porterage duties.
• Possess the necessary skills within the joinery and/or plumbing trade.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work well within a team, yet able to demonstrate an ability to work unsupervised using their own initiative.
• Well organised with an adaptable and positive approach to all aspects of the workload.
• Professional and approachable with students, supportive of colleagues and visitors.
• Supportive of the school's excellent staff attendance and punctuality record.

For more information about our school please visit our school website: www.trinityhigh.com. The closing date for applications is 09:00 on Monday 16th November. Interviews are currently scheduled for 26th November 2026, interview invitation will be sent through email for selected candidates.

Trinity CE High School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The school operates a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.