Site Manager

Wmjobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Wmjobs is seeking a proactive Site Manager for Shenley Academy in Birmingham to ensure a secure, well‑maintained environment that supports outstanding learning. You will oversee security systems, health and safety compliance, and a rolling programme of maintenance and improvements, coordinating with the Estates Business Partner and Headteacher, and managing contractors.

This full-time role offers a competitive NJC SCP 23-29 salary (£35,570–£41,177) and standard hours; flexibility for

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining safe and compliant school facilities.
• Knowledge of alarm systems, CCTV and security controls.
• Ability to plan maintenance and budget using a rolling programme.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security and safety of academy contents and users at all times.
• Follow Health and Safety regulations with minimal disruption to learning.
• Assess premises condition and produce rolling maintenance programme.
• Manage external contractors and ensure contract compliance.
• Lead H&S meetings with Estates Business Partner quarterly.

Skills

Security management

Health and safety

Building systems knowledge

Contractor management

Education

Level 3 qualification

Facilities/Property management qualification

Job description

Job Title: Site Manager

Location:Shenley Academy

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you ready to step into a rewarding role within one of our dynamic national teams? Whether your expertise lies in Finance, Estates, IT, Operations, or People, we believe in harnessing innovation and collaboration to drive excellence across our trust. We are excited to welcome passionate professionals who want to make a meaningful impact.

Our estates professionals play a crucial role in supporting academies across England, ensuring thousands of children learn in safe, inspiring environments. Now, we’re looking for a proactive and skilled Site Manager to join us at Shenley Academy and help shape the future of our school community.

As our Site Manager, you’ll be the go‑to expert for ensuring our academy is secure, compliant, well‑maintained and ready to support exceptional learning every day.

Key responsibilities:

• To be responsible for the security and safety of the Academies contents and users at all times, including holiday periods and out of hours. This will include managing alarm and CCTV contracts and systems to ensure effectiveness.
• To ensure that the relevant Health and Safety regulations are followed, and that the work is carried out with minimum disruption to the students learning and an accurate record of compliance is maintained using the Regional Facilities Matrix.
• To regularly assess the condition of the premises, site and grounds with the Estates Business Partner and/or Headteacher and produce a rolling programme of remedial works and maintenance that will inform the budget setting process and will ensure the site and premises are maintained to a high standard and safe for all to use.
• To manage, monitor and provide quality control for work and contracts outsourced to external contractors, ensuring operators comply with the terms of the contract or service requested and that they follow all Health and Safety procedures.
• To lead on the Academies H&S meetings on a quarterly basis with support from the Estates Business Partner.

Pay range:NJC SCP 23- 29: £35,570.00 - £41,177.00 per annum.

Monday – Thursday from 8am – 4pm and Friday from 8am – 3.30pm

Full time, Permanent basis.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Level 3 qualification (minimum)
• Management and/or facilities-related qualifications
• Knowledge of building systems & security management
• COSHH certification