Multi-Site School Facilities Manager

STEP Academy Trust; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Free school lunch

Perkbox discount

Job summary

STEP Academy Trust is seeking a proactive Multi Site Manager to oversee busy academies in Havens or Hailsham, East Sussex. You will lead a team of premises staff, coordinate with contractors and suppliers, and ensure a safe, well-maintained environment for students and staff.

The Successful Candidate will demonstrate strong experience in site management, health & safety, and multi-site operations, with excellent communication to all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate experience in managing staff (e.g., cleaners).
• Proven track record in caretaker/site manager roles or similar.
• Experience liaising with contractors and suppliers.
• Knowledge of cleaning materials/methods/appliances and monitoring quality of work.
• Solid understanding of health & safety requirements in academies or public institutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication across the academy community.
• Awareness of security measures for buildings and grounds.
• Ability to work in a team or independently as required.
• Capacity to manage multiple sites effectively.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Willingness to train and progress within the Trust.
• Commitment to the Trust’s equalities policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee premises, facilities and estates across Havens/Hailsham sites.
• Lead and manage Premises & Estates team and cleaners.
• Monitor contractors and suppliers for quality and timeliness.
• Ensure health and safety compliance across sites.

Skills

Staff management

Site manager exp

Contractor liaison

Cleaning knowledge

Health & safety

Communication skills

Security knowledge

Team player

Multi-site management

Maintenance skills

Training mindset

Equalities policy

Job description

STEP Academy Trust is seeking a proactive Multi Site Manager to oversee busy academies in Havens or Hailsham, East Sussex. You will lead a team of premises staff, coordinate with contractors and suppliers, and ensure a safe, well-maintained environment for students and staff.

The Successful Candidate will demonstrate strong experience in site management, health & safety, and multi-site operations, with excellent communication to all stakeholders.