School Site Manager - Whittlesey

Marchant Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a dependable School Site Manager for a welcoming secondary school in Solihull. The role is permanent and part-time, starting immediately. You will lead facilities management, ensuring a secure, clean, and well-maintained campus for students and staff.

You will work closely with the site team and senior leadership to keep daily operations running smoothly, with a proactive, hands-on approach and a strong emphasis on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, school site management, or general maintenance is preferred.
• Solid understanding of building upkeep, statutory compliance, and health and safety regulations.
• Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate (or be willing to undergo processing) and be authorized to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general site upkeep, maintenance, and facilities management.
• Ensure full statutory compliance, health guidelines, and safety protocols are strictly met.
• Coordinate projects and troubleshoot maintenance issues with a resourceful, hands-on approach.
• Collaborate with school staff and provide effective leadership to the site team.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & safety

DBS check

Autonomous working

Team leadership

Job description

• Location: Whittlesey

• Contract: Permanent, Part-Time

• Start Date: Immediate

Are you a proactive, hands-on professional looking for a meaningful role within a supportive community?

Our client, a welcoming secondary school in Solihull, is seeking a dependable and energetic School Site Manager to join their team on a permanent, part-time basis starting immediately.

This is a vital leadership position where you will play a key role in maintaining a secure, clean, and well-maintained campus. By overseeing facilities management and ensuring all operations run smoothly, you will help create a safe, productive environment for both students and staff. You will work closely with the site team and senior leadership to ensure daily operations flow seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general site upkeep, maintenance, and facilities management.
• Ensure full statutory compliance, health guidelines, and safety protocols are strictly met.
• Coordinate projects and troubleshoot maintenance issues with a resourceful, hands-on approach.
• Collaborate with school staff and provide effective leadership to the site team.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Background in facilities management, school site management, or general maintenance (preferred).
• Knowledge: Solid understanding of building upkeep, statutory compliance, and health and safety regulations.
• Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive, hands-on mindset.
• Work Style: Capable of working autonomously while maintaining strong collaboration with colleagues and school leadership.
• Compliance: Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate (or be willing to undergo processing) and be authorized to work in the UK.