School Site & Facilities Manager: Lead, Maintain & Improve

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Perkbox membership

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

St Helena School is seeking a skilled Site Manager to lead the site team and ensure the smooth running of the school environment. The role focuses on caretaking, maintenance, health and safety compliance, and effective supervision of the on-site team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day site operations, managing repairs and security, and coordinating lettings while maintaining a safe and welcoming school for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience of caretaking and/or buildings maintenance and security.
• Experience of Health & Safety procedures and codes of practice.
• Experience of leading a team.
• The ability to manage your own time effectively and demonstrate a flexible, proactive approach.
• The ability to carry out first line repairs and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day care, maintenance, housekeeping, and security of the school site.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, risk assessments, and relevant codes of practice.
• Carry out first-line repairs, general porterage, cleaning duties, and lettings supervision.
• Act as a primary keyholder for out-of-hours emergencies and alarm call-outs.
• Manage and deploy the site team effectively while demonstrating the ability to work independently.

Skills

Caretaking

Buildings maintenance

Team leadership

Health & Safety procedures

Tools

Health & Safety compliance

Job description

St Helena School is seeking a skilled Site Manager to lead the site team and ensure the smooth running of the school environment. The role focuses on caretaking, maintenance, health and safety compliance, and effective supervision of the on-site team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day site operations, managing repairs and security, and coordinating lettings while maintaining a safe and welcoming school for students and staff.