School Site Manager — Lead Facilities & Safety

Beech Hall School Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Beech Hall School Ltd in Esher is seeking a proactive Site Manager to lead maintenance, safety, and facilities services across Milbourne Lodge Prep. You will manage a small team, coordinate contractors, and ensure premises are safe, clean, and ready for pupils and staff.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong health and safety knowledge, and the ability to plan maintenance programmes, monitor compliance, and manage budgets.

Qualifications

• Health and safety qualification required.
• Experience leading or supervising a facilities/ estates/ or maintenance team.
• Strong practical skills across a range of maintenance disciplines.
• Experience managing maintenance projects and coordinating contractors.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation, risk assessments and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Good IT skills and confidence maintaining records and compliance systems.
• Full driving licence required and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the facilities team to maintain high standards of maintenance, housekeeping, grounds care and site presentation.
• Oversee planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance across buildings, grounds, equipment and facilities.
• Work closely with the Bursar to ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage risk assessments, COSHH records, fire safety procedures, compliance documentation and health and safety monitoring systems.
• Coordinate and monitor contractors, service providers, and maintenance projects, ensuring quality, value for money and timely completion.
• Carry out and support general maintenance tasks including basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating, minor repairs, and grounds maintenance.
• Manage contracts, budgets, purchasing, and stock control for cleaning, maintenance, and grounds supplies.
• Ensure school vehicles and minibuses are safe, roadworthy, maintained, and available for operational use, including driving duties when required.
• Oversee specialist facilities including swimming pool management, school lettings, security arrangements, and acting as a key holder.
• Promote a safe, secure and positive environment for pupils, staff and visitors, while upholding safeguarding responsibilities and school values at all times.

Skills

Health & Safety

Facilities leadership

Team management

Maintenance planning

Contractor coordination

Risk assessments

Compliance knowledge

IT skills

Full driving licence

Job description

Beech Hall School Ltd in Esher is seeking a proactive Site Manager to lead maintenance, safety, and facilities services across Milbourne Lodge Prep. You will manage a small team, coordinate contractors, and ensure premises are safe, clean, and ready for pupils and staff.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong health and safety knowledge, and the ability to plan maintenance programmes, monitor compliance, and manage budgets.