Hands-On School Site Manager – Washington

Education World Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

REC Audited Education Status

Weekly Pay

PAYE Only

Free CPD Opportunities

Trustpilot rating

Dedicated Consultants

Candidate-First Approach

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Education World Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead premises and facilities services at a busy secondary school in the Washington area. The role blends hands-on site duties with strategic oversight to keep the site safe, compliant, well-maintained and fit for purpose.

You will coordinate internal facilities staff and external contractors, oversee compliance checks, manage records, and drive improvements across cleaning, security, maintenance and grounds activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex facilities, including internal teams and external contractors.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple facilities functions.
• A working knowledge of building technology and planned preventative maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety, premises compliance, cleaning, security, and business continuity.
• Experience of contract management and working with specialist contractors.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• A practical, hands-on approach to facilities management and the ability to undertake physical site duties.
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• Relevant facilities management, health and safety, or trade qualifications – desirable.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day responsibility for operational site and facilities management.
• Manage, coordinate, and work alongside the school's facilities team and external contractors.
• Oversee statutory compliance checks covering fire, water quality, gas, electrical safety, and asbestos.
• Maintain accurate compliance, maintenance, inspection, and premises records.
• Identify and elevate premises risks, defects, and compliance concerns.
• Manage site security, keyholding, alarms, opening and lock-up arrangements, and emergency call-outs.
• Personally undertake and coordinate routine maintenance, minor repairs, and site improvements.
• Oversee cleaning, porterage, housekeeping, waste management, and grounds-related activities.
• Manage day-to-day facilities rotas, task allocation, operational priorities, and standards of work.
• Support facilities budgets, purchasing, utilities monitoring, contractors, school events, and lettings.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and contractor control procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Proven experience managing complex fac

Contract management

Leadership

Health and safety knowledge

Premises compliance

Stakeholder management

Hands-on facilities

GCSE English and Maths

Trade qualifications

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Relevant facilities management, health and safety, or trade qualifications

Job description

Education World Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead premises and facilities services at a busy secondary school in the Washington area. The role blends hands-on site duties with strategic oversight to keep the site safe, compliant, well-maintained and fit for purpose.

You will coordinate internal facilities staff and external contractors, oversee compliance checks, manage records, and drive improvements across cleaning, security, maintenance and grounds activities.