School Premises & Safety Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Altofts; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Freeston, part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust, seeks a Site Manager to lead health and safety and the daily running of the academy site. The role is a part‑time job-share (18.5 hours/week) with hands‑on cover for absence and a rotating fortnightly shift pattern.

You will supervise the site and cleaning team, manage maintenance, contractors and premises budgets, and keep compliance records up to date.

Qualifications

• Experience in a premises or site management role.
• Proven record of managing health and safety across education sites.
• Experience managing contractors, including checking standards of work.
• Experience managing premises budgets and purchase orders.
• Experience managing teams, including workflow and staff management.

Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety management across the academy.
• Supervise the site and cleaning team, allocating workflow and managing staff.
• Manage the operational works schedule and prioritise maintenance.
• Oversee opening and closing of premises and manage lettings.
• Complete risk assessments, statutory inspections and compliance checks.
• Keep accurate records, including fire and water safety checks.
• Run Portable Appliance Testing and Legionella risk management programmes.
• Monitor utilities, manage minor repairs and check contractors' work.
• Manage premises budgets, purchase orders and invoice payments.
• Develop and manage small premises projects up to £50K.
• Maintain site security at all times.
• Cover absence and shift patterns as required.

Skills

Site management

Health and safety

Contractor management

Budget management

Team leadership

Procurement / purchasing

Education

NEBOSH Level 3

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Outwood Academy Freeston, part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust, seeks a Site Manager to lead health and safety and the daily running of the academy site. The role is a part‑time job-share (18.5 hours/week) with hands‑on cover for absence and a rotating fortnightly shift pattern.

You will supervise the site and cleaning team, manage maintenance, contractors and premises budgets, and keep compliance records up to date.