Multi -Site Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care (Benenden)

Free school lunch

Perkbox discounts

Job summary

STEP Academy Trust is seeking a proactive Multi Site Manager to oversee operations across its Havens and Hailsham academies in East Sussex. The role requires strong leadership of site staff and external contractors to maintain safe, clean, and compliant environments.

You will coordinate maintenance, monitor health and safety, and ensure safeguarding policies are implemented. The position offers full-time hours and opportunities for progression within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing staff (e.g., cleaners).
• Proven track record in a caretaker/site manager role (or similar).
• Experience liaising with contractors and suppliers.
• Knowledge of health & safety requirements for schools/public institutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of security for buildings and grounds.
• Ability to work in a team or alone.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Willingness to training and progression.
• Commitment to safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site operations across multiple academies.
• Lead and manage site staff and contractors.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and safeguarding.
• Coordinate maintenance and respond to issues.

Skills

Staff management

Caretaker/site manager

Contractor liaison

H&S knowledge

Communication

Security for buildings/grounds

Team player / independent

Lead and motivate

Maintenance & repairs

Training and progression

Tools

Health & safety compliance systems

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Experience of managing staff (for example cleaners)
• Previous experience in a successful caretaker/ site manager position (or similar)
• Experience of monitoring and liaising with contractors and suppliers
• Experience of current cleaning materials/methods/appliances and monitoring the quality of work undertaken by the academy cleaning staff
• A working knowledge and understanding of health & safety requirements of an academy or other public institution
• Have suitable communication skills to all sections of the academy community both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate knowledge of security methodology for both building and grounds
• Ability to operate as part of a team or individually as required.
• Be able to lead and motivate staff.
• Perform light maintenance and repairs.
• Demonstrate a willingness and enthusiasm for training and progression.
• Display a commitment to the Trust’s equalities policies.

What the school offers its staff

• Subsidised private health care with Benenden;
• A free school lunch when working in school;
• Free subscription to Perkbox discount scheme

Further details about the role

We are looking to appoint a full time Multi Site Manager for our busy, vibrant academies in the Havens or Hailsham areas of East Sussex.

Commitment to safeguarding

STEP Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.