Multi Site Manager (STEP Academy Trust)

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational institution in the Havens area of Sussex is seeking a full-time Multi Site Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience in staff management, health & safety knowledge, and the ability to maintain multiple sites. You will support the trust’s commitment to excellence and inclusivity. This role offers professional development opportunities and a supportive leadership team.

Benefits

Membership to Perkbox discount scheme

Subsidised private health care

Free school lunch while working

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a successful caretaker/site manager position.
• Demonstrate knowledge of security methodology for both building and grounds.
• Passion for training and progression.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple sites and staff effectively.
• Monitor and liaise with contractors and suppliers.
• Perform light maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Experience of managing staff

Communication skills

Knowledge of health & safety requirements

Ability to lead and motivate staff

Job description

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Job Description

Salary: £29,151

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 15 October 2025

Interview date: 22 October 2025

How to apply: On our website - www.stepacademytrust.org.

Who to contact if you have a query: Tony Martin: [e-mail]

Passion - Urgency - Positivity - Aspiration - Commitment

STEP Academy Trust is an exciting, dynamic place to work that can offer great opportunities to the right candidate. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, join us as we \'Strive Together for Excellence in Partnership\'.

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

Responsibilities

• Experience of managing staff (for example cleaners);
• Minimum 12 months 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 without risking the health and safety of the academy community;
• Ability to operate as part of a team or individually as required;
• Be able to manage multiple sites;
• 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.

We can offer you

• A dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues;
• Excellent professional development and promotion opportunities;
• Membership to Perkbox discount scheme;
• Subsidised private health care with Benenden;
• A free school lunch when working in school.

You are welcome to contact Tony Martin: [e-mail] for an informal discussion about this post prior to application. The Job Description and Person Specification fully outline the requirements of this post and can be found on our website - www.stepacademytrust.org. Supporting statements should be written in line with the Person Specification - CVs are not accepted.

If you would like to contribute to the continued improvement of our Premises & Estates Team, we look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 15 October 2025

Interviews: 22 October 2025

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Social Media check and satisfactory references.

STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust's employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK.

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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.