Experienced School Site Manager - Chatteris, Peterborough

Marchant Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a dependable School Site Manager for a welcoming secondary school in Chatteris. This permanent, part-time position starts immediately and centers on maintaining a secure, clean campus and smooth daily operations.

You will lead the site team, oversee facilities management, and ensure regulatory compliance and health and safety standards to support students and staff in a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or school site management.
• Knowledge of building upkeep, health and safety regulations.
• DBS check required or willing to undergo processing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general site upkeep and facilities management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory health and safety guidelines.
• Lead the site team and coordinate maintenance projects.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Proactive hands-on

Job description

• Location: Chatteris

• Contract: Permanent, Part-Time

• Start Date: Immediate

Are you a proactive, hands-on professional looking for a meaningful role within a supportive community?

Our client, a welcoming secondary school in Chatteris, is seeking a dependable and energetic School Site Manager to join their team on a permanent, part-time basis starting immediately.

This is a vital leadership position where you will play a key role in maintaining a secure, clean, and well-maintained campus. By overseeing facilities management and ensuring all operations run smoothly, you will help create a safe, productive environment for both students and staff. You will work closely with the site team and senior leadership to ensure daily operations flow seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general site upkeep, maintenance, and facilities management.

• Ensure full statutory compliance, health guidelines, and safety protocols are strictly met.

• Coordinate projects and troubleshoot maintenance issues with a resourceful, hands-on approach.

• Collaborate with school staff and provide effective leadership to the site team.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Background in facilities management, school site management, or general maintenance (preferred).

• Knowledge: Solid understanding of building upkeep, statutory compliance, and health and safety regulations.

• Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive, hands-on mindset.

• Work Style: Capable of working autonomously while maintaining strong collaboration with colleagues and school leadership.

• Compliance: Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate (or be willing to undergo processing) and be authorized to work in the UK.