Assistant Site Manager - School Based

Empowering Learning; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in West Yorkshire seeks a full-time assistant site manager. The role involves overseeing cleaning and maintenance teams, ensuring the building's operational efficiency, and managing contractors. Candidates should have experience in facilities management and possess strong organizational skills. Pay ranges from £13 to £18 per hour, with potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or supervising cleaning/grounds teams preferred.
• Reliable and punctual with the ability to open and close the building.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for coordinating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Clean the building or supervise a team of cleaners.
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Open and close the building safely.

Skills

Facilities management experience

Building maintenance knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Empowering Learning is working with a school in West Yorkshire that needs an assistant site manager – school-based. This is a full-time role starting ASAP, supporting the school's cleaning and maintenance teams. The school requires someone to open and close the building, which can be done as a split shift with a mid-day break. Pay is £13 to £18 per hour and the position may become permanent for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning the building or supervising a team of cleaners
• Gardening and performing landscape duties or supervising others in these roles
• Inspecting the building, including heating, cooling, lighting and alarm systems, to ensure they are in good working order
• Performing basic repairs and maintenance tasks as required
• Sourcing, booking and supervising contractors for major repairs
• Monitoring cleaning materials, tools, and furniture and reordering as required
• Managing bookings for any buildings or rooms available for hire
• Opening the building at the start of the day and locking all doors and windows when not in operation
• Adhering to the company’s safety policies to create a safe working environment for everyone

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience in facilities management, building maintenance, or supervision of cleaning/grounds teams (preferred)
• Ability to open and close the building; reliability and punctuality
• Strong organisational and communication skills for coordinating with staff, contractors, and school stakeholders
• Ability to work within school hours and accommodate a split shift if necessary

Note: The original description included a paragraph describing a teaching assistant role with emphasis on supporting students. This has been removed to maintain a consistent role focus on the site management position.