School Site Manager – Welcoming Secondary School In Manchester

Marchant Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a reliable School Site Manager for a welcoming secondary school in Northumberland. This full-time, permanent role focuses on maintaining a safe, secure, and well-maintained school environment, working with the site team and senior leadership.

The successful candidate will have facilities/site management experience, a strong understanding of building maintenance, and the ability to coordinate staff while ensuring statutory compliance and health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or site management is desirable.
• Understanding of building maintenance, statutory compliance, health & safety procedures.
• Hands-on, practical approach with strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to coordinate site staff and collaborate with school colleagues.
• Strong communication and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations including facilities, maintenance, compliance and safety.
• Manage and lead the site team to ensure the school environment is safe, clean, secure and fully operational.
• Work closely with senior leadership to maintain high standards across the site and support daily activities.

Skills

Facilities management

Building maintenance

Health & safety

Communication

Time management

Enhanced DBS

Right to work UK

Job description

School Site Manager – Welcoming Secondary School in Northumberland

Our client is seeking a reliable and proactive School Site Manager to join a welcoming secondary school in Northumberland. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for a dedicated professional looking to play an important role in maintaining a safe, secure and well-maintained school environment.

• Full-time, permanent School Site Manager position
• Supportive and community-focused secondary school in Northumberland
• Key leadership role overseeing site maintenance, facilities, compliance and safety

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager or a skilled facilities professional looking to make a positive contribution to a school community. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the premises, ensuring the school remains safe, clean, secure and fully operational. Working closely with the site team and senior leadership, the appointed candidate will help maintain high standards across the school and support the smooth running of daily activities.

Requirements

• Previous experience in facilities management, school site management or general maintenance is desirable
• Good understanding of building maintenance, statutory compliance, health and safety procedures
• Practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently, coordinate site staff and collaborate effectively with school colleagues
• Strong communication, interpersonal and time-management abilities
• Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to undergo the necessary checks
• Must be authorised to work in the UK