School Site Manager: Lead Maintenance & Security

Inspiration Trust; Watton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave and LGPS pension

Health Plan and Employee Assistance

Cycle-to-work and discounts

Free parking at most sites

CPD and development programmes

Structured induction programme

Job summary

Wayland Academy, part of Inspiration Trust, is seeking a proactive Site Manager to oversee day-to-day site operations at Watton. You will ensure buildings, grounds, and facilities are safe, secure and well maintained to support students and staff.

We welcome both full-time and part-time applicants, with flexible working arrangements discussed at shortlist. The role includes security, maintenance planning, contractor liaison, budget monitoring, and managing the on-site team and minibus

Qualifications

• Experience of premises maintenance and security, ideally within a school or similar environment.
• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements, statutory regulations and fire safety.
• Experience of managing people, budgets and programmes of work.
• Experience of using online maintenance, work-order or similar systems.
• Ability to plan, organise and deliver maintenance programmes effectively.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, contractors and external representatives.
• Experience of working within a school environment.
• Awareness of environmental and sustainability strategies.
• A full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of the site and premises service.
• Ensuring the security of the Academy and its contents, including fire and burglar alarm systems and CCTV.
• Undertaking key holder responsibilities, including opening and securing the site.
• Planning and organising routine maintenance and site improvement programmes.
• Managing maintenance requests and work schedules through the SmartLog portal.
• Ensuring the Academy complies with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and Trust risk assessments.
• Monitoring heating, lighting, plumbing, power and other utility systems to ensure they are operating effectively.
• Managing premises-related health and safety matters and maintaining a safe and secure working environment.
• Overseeing minor improvement projects and liaising with contractors and external suppliers.
• Obtaining quotes, monitoring contracts and supporting effective budget management.Leading and supporting the site team.
• Taking responsibility for the Academy minibus, ensuring it remains clean, tidy and roadworthy.

Skills

Premises maintenance

Security knowledge

People management

Budgets

Health and safety

School environment experience

Driving licence

Maintenance systems

Tools

SmartLog portal

Job description

Wayland Academy, part of Inspiration Trust, is seeking a proactive Site Manager to oversee day-to-day site operations at Watton. You will ensure buildings, grounds, and facilities are safe, secure and well maintained to support students and staff.

We welcome both full-time and part-time applicants, with flexible working arrangements discussed at shortlist. The role includes security, maintenance planning, contractor liaison, budget monitoring, and managing the on-site team and minibus