School Site Manager – Safe, Well‑Maintained & Secure

Alton Park Junior School; Tendring; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Cinema tickets

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The Sigma Trust is seeking a proactive Site Manager for Alton Park Junior School. You will be responsible for safety, security, maintenance and cleanliness of the school site, ensuring a high-quality, welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Lead maintenance, manage budgets, coordinate security and lettings, and supervise the Site Assistant and contractors. A facilities management qualification and First Aid are desirable, with flexible hours to support events.

Qualifications

• Proven background in premises maintenance and supervising contractors.
• Experience conducting site-wide H&S checks and regular risk assessments.
• Familiarity with BMS, security software and COSHH.
• Desirable FM qualification; First Aid certification.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with ability to prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventative maintenance programs and oversee repairs and minor estate projects.
• Act as on-site Health & Safety Officer and conduct safety checks.
• Line manage Site Assistant, oversee cleaning and external contractors.
• Coordinate site security, alarms, CCTV and out-of-hours callouts; support lettings and events.
• Oversee budgets for premises, waste, utilities, cleaning and health & safety.

Skills

Premises maintenance

Contractor supervision

First-response repairs

Health & safety checks

BMS familiarity

Security software

COSHH regulations

Facilities Management qualification

First Aid certification

Communication

Decision making

Organisation

Flexibility with hours

Education

Facilities Management qualification (IWFM/BIFM, CIPD, DSBM)

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Security software

Job description

The Sigma Trust is seeking a proactive Site Manager for Alton Park Junior School. You will be responsible for safety, security, maintenance and cleanliness of the school site, ensuring a high-quality, welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Lead maintenance, manage budgets, coordinate security and lettings, and supervise the Site Assistant and contractors. A facilities management qualification and First Aid are desirable, with flexible hours to support events.