Senior Site Assistant

Horizons Academy; Mansfield Woodhouse; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Holidays 28 days + 8 bank holidays

Continuous Professional Development (6

Employee Assistance Programme

GP helpline

Health and wellbeing support

Eyecare vouchers

Salary sacrifice schemes

Lifestyle savings

Health cash plan

Childcare - breakfast and after school

Job summary

Diverse Academies seeks a Senior Site Support to help maintain safe, welcoming learning environments across Thoresby Vale Academy and Horizons Academy in Mansfield. You will support security, minor maintenance, and safety checks while coordinating with academy leaders and the Estates team.

The role involves travel between sites and ensuring compliance. The team values proactive problem solving, independent work, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance or facilities-based roles.
• Understanding of health and safety, compliance and safeguarding.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Proactive problem solving and flexible to travel between sites.
• Holder of a full driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Site security and general maintenance across academy sites.
• Support compliance checks and safeguarding initiatives.
• Supervise contractors and liaise with academy staff.
• Monitor health and safety procedures and records.
• Manage grounds and assist day-to-day operation of sites.

Skills

Site maintenance

Health & safety

Driving licence

Independent worker

Problem solving

Flexible across sites

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: 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.

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.

In return you will benefit from:

Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Schemewith an employer contribution of at least 21.8%

Holidays of 28 days + 8 bank holidays (dependant on grade of role, full-time equivalent)

ExcellentContinuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunitiescovering 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

Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

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.