School Site Manager & Premises Assistant- Needed Immediately

Envision Education; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Envision Education is seeking a reliable Premises Assistant / Site Manager to support two school sites in Hemel Hempstead. This temporary, part-time role (20 hours per week) combines hands-on maintenance with site management, health and safety oversight, and security responsibilities.

You will supervise premises staff, coordinate contractors, and help drive school improvements while remaining flexible to travel between sites. DBS and pre-employment checks will apply.

Qualifications

• Practical DIY or maintenance experience.
• Good knowledge of health and safety.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing contractors or supervising staff.
• Flexibility to travel between school sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out minor repairs, maintenance and caretaking duties.
• Complete health and safety checks and statutory compliance tasks.
• Coordinate site operations, maintenance schedules and contractors.
• Supervise premises staff and support their training and development.
• Maintain site security, cleanliness and grounds.
• Support budgets, procurement and school improvement projects.

Skills

DIY/maintenance experience

Health and safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Contractor supervision experience

Job description

School Site Manager / Caretaker

Location: Hemel Hempstead
Sector: Maintenance
Contract: Temporary, part-time - 20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

We are recruiting on behalf of a Catholic academy trust for a reliable and proactive Premises Assistant / Site Manager to support the smooth running of two school sites.

This varied role combines hands‑on maintenance with site management, staff supervision and responsibility for health and safety, security and cleanliness. One school is undergoing a rebuild, offering the opportunity to contribute to the development of a modern school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out minor repairs, maintenance and caretaking duties.
• Complete health and safety checks and statutory compliance tasks.
• Coordinate site operations, maintenance schedules and contractors.
• Supervise premises staff and support their training and development.
• Maintain site security, cleanliness and grounds.
• Support budgets, procurement and school improvement projects.

About You

• Practical DIY or maintenance experience.
• Good knowledge of health and safety.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing contractors or supervising staff.
• Flexibility to travel between school sites.

School experience is desirable but not essential. Both contracts must be undertaken by the successful candidate.

Safeguarding

The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and relevant pre-employment checks. Online searches will be conducted in line with safeguarding guidance.