Site Manager

Princethorpe Junior School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Meaningful role in education

Job summary

Princethorpe Junior School is seeking an Estates professional to join the Estates Team. The role focuses on being the main point of contact for Estate-related matters at Princethorpe Infant and Junior School, supporting refurbishment and capital programmes, and assisting in delivering the Trust Estates Management Plan.

You will work with the Central Team and report to the Estates Manager, ensuring safety, continuity, and a learning-friendly environment across the school estate.

Qualifications

• Experience in site management in educational/multi-site environments.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and awareness.
• Employee management skills and flexible/determined approach.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively and prioritise workload.
• Results-focused mindset with ability to contribute to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for Estate-related matters for the Executive Headteacher and Cleaning Staff.
• Assist in driving refurbishment and capital programmes within the school environment.
• Support the delivery of the Trust Estates Management Plan in collaboration with the Estates Manager.
• Manage defect rectification and contribute to ensuring the school is safe and provides a conducive learning environment.
• Project manage works as funding and needs arise, ensuring a quality service delivery to all stakeholders.
• Work independently with strong organisational skills, prioritising workload with drive and resilience.
• Support continuous improvement and act as a change agent within the Estates team.

Skills

Site management

Health & safety

People management

Time management

Continuous improvement

Job description

About this Role

You will join our Estates Team based at Princethorpe Infant and Junior School and be the main point of contact for the Executive Headteacher and Cleaning Staff on all Estate related matters. Working with the Central Team and reporting to the Estates Manager, you will help drive refurbishment and capital programmes within your school environment and assist the Trust Estates Manager in delivering the Trust Estates Management Plan.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for Estate-related matters for the Executive Headteacher and Cleaning Staff.
• Assist in driving refurbishment and capital programmes within the school environment.
• Support the delivery of the Trust Estates Management Plan in collaboration with the Estates Manager.
• Manage defect rectification and contribute to ensuring the school is safe and provides a conducive learning environment.
• Project manage works as funding and needs arise, ensuring a quality service delivery to all stakeholders.
• Work independently with strong organisational skills, prioritising workload with drive and resilience.
• Support continuous improvement and act as a change agent within the Estates team.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience in site management in an educational and/or multi-site environment is preferred.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and awareness.
• Employee management skills and the ability to work with a flexible and determined approach.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively and prioritise workload.
• Results-focused mindset with ability to contribute to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to join the local government pension scheme.
• Sense of shared moral purpose and a role that makes a difference to the lives of young people.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

Please note: In line with Safer Recruitment Practice, a minimum of two references will be sought for shortlisted candidates prior to interview, with one reference from the candidate’s current or most recent employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults through its safer recruitment processes, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students. As part of due diligence, an online search may be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation of Offenders and Legal Compliance

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related amendments. Certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and do not need to be disclosed to employers; if disclosed, they are not to be held against the applicant by the employer. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and clear English is an essential requirement for this role.