Senior Site Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Holiday entitlement

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance

GP helpline

Health & wellbeing support

Eyecare vouchers

Salary sacrifice

Lifestyle savings

Health cash plan

Childcare provision

Job summary

Diverse Academies seeks a Senior Site Support to manage facilities across Mansfield-area academies. You will handle site security, maintenance tasks and day-to-day operations to keep learning environments safe and welcoming.

The role requires independent working and proactive problem-solving, with driving to multiple sites and collaboration with leaders and the Estates team.

Qualifications

• Has experience in building maintenance, site management or a similar facilities-based role.
• Understands health and safety, compliance and safeguarding.
• Can work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site security and maintenance tasks.
• Perform compliance checks and safeguard duties.
• Supervise contractors on-site and monitor works.
• Support health and safety monitoring across sites.
• Manage grounds and day-to-day academy operations.
• Coordinate with leaders and Estates colleagues.

Skills

Site maintenance

Health and safety

Contractor supervision

Grounds management

Problem-solving

Tools

Full driving licence

Job description

Senior Site Support (Multi-Site)

Grade 4 - 37 hours, All year round

Are you a practical, proactive and reliable individual looking to develop your career?

We are seeking a Senior Site Support colleague to join our dedicated Facilities team, working predominantly across Thoresby Vale Academy and Horizons Academy within the Mansfield area. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in providing safe, secure and well-maintained learning environments for our pupils, staff and wider communities.

Working as part of a supportive and experienced team, you will undertake a varied role which includes site security, minor maintenance, compliance checks, contractor supervision, health and safety monitoring, grounds management and supporting the day-to-day operation of our academy sites. You will work closely with academy leaders, Business Managers and the wider Estates team to ensure our facilities remain safe, compliant and welcoming.

What we can offer you

The opportunity to work across growing and successful academies within a respected multi-academy trust.

Mileage reimbursement for travel undertaken between academy sites as part of your role.

Ongoing professional development and access to training programmes to help you build new skills and knowledge.

Support to gain relevant qualifications in your role

Opportunities for career progression within a wider Trust facilities team.

The chance to work collaboratively with experienced colleagues across a number of academies, sharing expertise and best practice.

A varied and rewarding role.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience of building maintenance, site management or a similar facilities-based role.

Understands the importance of health and safety, compliance and safeguarding.

Can work independently whilst also contributing positively as part of a wider team.

Has excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.

Is flexible and willing to work across sites to support academy needs.

Holds a full driving licence and has access to a vehicle.

At Diverse Academies, we empower, respect and care. We are committed to supporting our colleagues to succeed and provide access to high-quality professional development opportunities throughout their career.

If you are looking for a role where you can develop your skills, gain valuable qualifications and make a genuine difference to the learning environments of our pupils, we would love to hear from you.

Location

Location: Mansfield area, predominantly covering Thoresby Vale Academy and Horizons Academy, with occasional support at other Trust sites as required.

Visits to our sites are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Andrew Krzysztofik - [e-mail] to arrange, or for further information.

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date: 20th September 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Our employee benefits

• At Diverse Academies, you'll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8%
• Holidays of 28 days + 8 bank holidays (dependant on grade of role, full-time equivalent)
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust's Diverse Association for Professional Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP helpline
• Health and wellbeing advice and support
• Eyecare vouchers
• Salary sacrifice schemes - electric car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
• Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
• Childcare - breakfast and after school provision

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.