Great site manager

Watergrove Trust; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Healthcare support

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Training & development

Job summary

Watergrove Trust is seeking a proactive School Site Manager to lead the management, maintenance, safety and security of our school premises. You will ensure a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors, while coordinating with leadership and external contractors.

The role requires a strong focus on health and safety, compliance records, and effective leadership of site staff, with a commitment to continuous improvement and energy efficiency within the multi-academy

Qualifications

• Experience in managing school premises and facilities operations.
• Knowledge of fire safety, asbestos management, and contractor oversight.
• Ability to maintain accurate compliance records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management, maintenance, safety and security of school premises.
• Ensure learning environments are safe, clean, compliant and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.
• Supervise assistant site staff and cleaning teams; coordinate with external contractors.
• Oversee security, access control, energy use and environmental initiatives.
• Maintain engagement with school leadership to minimise disruption to learning.

Skills

Proactive maintenance

Health & safety compliance

Site security management

Team leadership

Effective communication

Job description

We are seeking a Great site manager! Someone who is skilled, proactive, and dedicated. The successful applicant will lead the management, maintenance, safety and security of our school premises. In this key role, you will ensure our learning environment is safe, clean, compliant, and welcoming for all students, staff, and visitors.

Key Traits of Effective School Site Managers

• Proactive Care: They fix minor problems before they upscale and look for ways to improve the general school environment.
• Child-Friendly Attitude: They have a natural, positive rapport with pupils and understand their role in a school setting.
• Strong Compliance & Safety: They maintain clear compliance records to meet statutory requirements, including but not limited to fire safety, asbestos, and contractor management, without needing constant oversight.
• Collaborative Communication: They work smoothly with school leadership, teachers, and external workers to minimise daily disruption to learning

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer You At Watergrove Trust, we take pride in supporting our workforce and creating an environment where staff thrive,

• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety regulations, legionella, fire safety, and risk assessments.
• Serving as main keyholder; managing site security, access control, and emergency callouts.
• Executing first-line repairs, maintenance, decoration, and routine building checks.
• Managing and leading assistant site staff and cleaning teams.
• Supervising external contractors, obtaining quotes, and monitoring work quality.
• Actively managing energy conservation and environmental initiatives across the site.
• Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with attractive employer contribution rates (up to 21.4%).
• Healthcare Support: Access to SmartClinic occupational health services and wellbeing support.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Tax-efficient transport options.
• Family Friendly: Generous approach to flexible working policies (#Happytotalkflex).
• Professional Development: Continuous access to funded training, certifications, and career progression across our multi-academy trust.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Watergrove Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.