Dual-Site School Facilities Manager

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Professional development and training

Out-of-hours lettings pay

Job summary

The Fairisle Schools is seeking a skilled Site Manager to lead day-to-day operations across both Fineisle Infant and Nursery and Fairisle Junior School sites in Southampton. You will supervise cleaning, maintenance, and external contractors, ensuring safe, welcoming environments for pupils, staff and visitors.

Working closely with school leaders, you will manage security, health and safety, and lettings outside normal hours, with additional pay where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing premises, facilities and grounds across two sites.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and policy adherence.
• Ability to lead a cleaning team, supervise contractors and communicate with school leaders.

Responsibilities

• Security and access: manage premises security, alarms and out-of-hours call-outs.
• Health, safety and compliance: conduct checks, risk assessments and safety logs.
• Cleaning management: supervise cleaning staff and ensure high standards, including deep cleans.
• Maintenance and improvement: carry out minor repairs and coordinate external contractors.
• Grounds and facilities: keep external areas safe, clean and well‑maintained.
• Lettings and out-of-hours support: assist with community lettings (additional pay).

Skills

Site management

Health & safety

Team leadership

Facilities maintenance

Communication skills

Tools

Facilities management software

Job description

The Fairisle Schools is seeking a skilled Site Manager to lead day-to-day operations across both Fineisle Infant and Nursery and Fairisle Junior School sites in Southampton. You will supervise cleaning, maintenance, and external contractors, ensuring safe, welcoming environments for pupils, staff and visitors.

Working closely with school leaders, you will manage security, health and safety, and lettings outside normal hours, with additional pay where applicable.