Senior Site Manager

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Trust-wide collaborative network

Impact across two academies

Leadership role in estates management

Job summary

Astrea Academy Trust is seeking a Senior Site Manager to provide strategic and hands-on leadership across Longsands Academy and Ernulf Academy in Cambridgeshire. You will lead site teams, oversee maintenance and compliance activities, manage contractors and projects, and ensure schools remain safe, secure and operational for students and staff.

You will report to the Estates Repairs & Maintenance Manager and coordinate with academy leaders, central Trust teams and operational staff to deliver

Qualifications

• Significant experience in site, facilities, estates or building maintenance management.
• Experience of leading and developing teams in a busy operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, fault finding and practical problem solving.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Experience of managing contractors and monitoring service quality and performance.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands across multiple sites.
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 and digital compliance or maintenance systems.
• Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused with strong communication and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop site teams across both academies, promoting high standards of service and performance.
• Oversee the maintenance of buildings, grounds, plant and equipment, ensuring issues are identified and resolved efficiently.
• Carry out hands‑on repairs, fault diagnosis and minor works within your level of competence.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, fire safety, water hygiene, asbestos, COSHH and other statutory requirements.
• Coordinate contractors and planned maintenance programmes, ensuring work is delivered safely, effectively and to agreed standards.
• Take responsibility for site security arrangements, including alarms, access control, keys and emergency procedures.
• Support business continuity planning and respond effectively to emergencies, incidents and operational challenges.
• Maintain accurate compliance, maintenance and expenditure records while supporting budget management and long‑term asset planning.

Skills

Site management

Team leadership

Health & safety

Contractor management

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Senior Site Manager

Longsands Academy & Ernulf Academy
Salary: SCP 26-30 (£38,739 - £42,586 per annum)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: 27/09/2026

Help Create Safe, Inspiring and Well-Maintained Learning Environments

Are you an experienced facilities, estates or site management professional looking for a rewarding leadership role? Do you have the practical expertise, organisational skills and commitment needed to ensure school environments operate safely and efficiently every day?

Astrea Academy Trust is seeking an exceptional Senior Site Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across Longsands Academy and Ernulf Academy in Cambridgeshire. This is a varied and hands‑on role where you will lead site teams, oversee maintenance and compliance activities, manage contractors and projects, and ensure both academies remain safe, secure and fully operational for students, staff and visitors.

About Astrea Academy Trust

Astrea Academy Trust is a family of academies united by a shared belief that every child deserves an excellent education, regardless of their background. Guided by our values of Scholarship, Curiosity and Tenacity, we are committed to creating exceptional learning environments where students can thrive and achieve their full potential. We are passionate about developing talented people and creating cultures where colleagues are supported, challenged and empowered to make a lasting difference.

About the Role

Reporting to the Estates Repairs & Maintenance Manager, you will provide practical leadership across both academy sites, ensuring premises, grounds and facilities are maintained to a high standard and remain compliant with all relevant legislation and Trust requirements.

You will work closely with academy leaders, operational staff and central Trust teams to coordinate maintenance activities, manage risks, support capital works and drive continuous improvement across both sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop site teams across both academies, promoting high standards of service and performance.
• Oversee the maintenance of buildings, grounds, plant and equipment, ensuring issues are identified and resolved efficiently.
• Carry out hands‑on repairs, fault diagnosis and minor works within your level of competence.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, fire safety, water hygiene, asbestos, COSHH and other statutory requirements.
• Coordinate contractors and planned maintenance programmes, ensuring work is delivered safely, effectively and to agreed standards.
• Take responsibility for site security arrangements, including alarms, access control, keys and emergency procedures.
• Support business continuity planning and respond effectively to emergencies, incidents and operational challenges.
• Maintain accurate compliance, maintenance and expenditure records while supporting budget management and long‑term asset planning.

What We're Looking For

We would love to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience in site, facilities, estates or building maintenance management.
• Experience of leading and developing teams in a busy operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, fault finding and practical problem solving.
• A good understanding of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Experience of managing contractors and monitoring service quality and performance.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands across multiple sites.
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 and digital compliance or maintenance systems.
• A proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approach, with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Why Join Astrea?

• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to excellent professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive Trust-wide network.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact across two thriving academies.
• A varied role combining leadership, operational management and practical site expertise.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.

Flexible Interview Dates

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.