Experienced School Site Manager Needed - Whittlesey, Peterborough

Marchant Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment represents a welcoming secondary school in Whittlesey seeking a dependable School Site Manager for a part-time, permanent role starting immediately. The successful candidate will lead site upkeep, safety, and compliance, coordinating with the site team and senior leaders.

You'll maintain a secure, clean, well-serviced site, supervise facilities management, and ensure smooth daily operations to support students and staff in a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities or site management, preferably in a school setting.
• Knowledge of building upkeep, compliance, health guidelines and safety protocols.
• Ability to lead a team, coordinate projects and troubleshoot on site.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills; DBS certificate preferred or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site maintenance, cleanliness, and servicing of the school site.
• Ensure statutory compliance, health and safety standards are met.
• Coordinate facilities management activities with site team and senior leaders.
• Support daily operations to provide a safe, productive environment for students and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Team supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

Enhanced DBS certificate

Job description

Our client is looking for a dependable and energetic School Site Manager to become part of a welcoming secondary school located in Whittlesey. This permanent, part-time role begins immediately.

Community-oriented school environment in Whittlesey

Essential leadership role focused on site upkeep, compliance, and safety

This represents an excellent opening for an experienced or motivated professional to contribute significantly to a dynamic school setting. The appointed candidate will maintain a secure, clean, and properly serviced site, oversee facilities management and ensure all operations run smoothly. Collaboration with the site team and senior leadership will guarantee seamless daily operations, fostering a productive and safe atmosphere for students and staff.

Requirements

Prior background in facilities management, school site management, or general maintenance (preferred)

Fundamental understanding of building upkeep, statutory compliance, health guidelines, and safety protocols

Resourceful, hands-on mindset paired with strong troubleshooting and project coordination abilities

Capable of operating independently, leading a team, and collaborating closely with school staff

Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational competencies

Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate (or be willing to undergo one)

Authorized to work in the UK