Site Manager

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Perkbox membership

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

St Helena School is seeking a skilled Site Manager to lead the site team and ensure the smooth running of the school environment. The role focuses on caretaking, maintenance, health and safety compliance, and effective supervision of the on-site team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day site operations, managing repairs and security, and coordinating lettings while maintaining a safe and welcoming school for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience of caretaking and/or buildings maintenance and security.
• Experience of Health & Safety procedures and codes of practice.
• Experience of leading a team.
• The ability to manage your own time effectively and demonstrate a flexible, proactive approach.
• The ability to carry out first line repairs and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day care, maintenance, housekeeping, and security of the school site.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, risk assessments, and relevant codes of practice.
• Carry out first-line repairs, general porterage, cleaning duties, and lettings supervision.
• Act as a primary keyholder for out-of-hours emergencies and alarm call-outs.
• Manage and deploy the site team effectively while demonstrating the ability to work independently.

Skills

Caretaking

Buildings maintenance

Team leadership

Health & Safety procedures

Tools

Health & Safety compliance

Job description

Join a Community Where We ‘Aspire, Believe, and Achieve’ Together at St Helena School

Do you have a passion for providing the essential support that allows great things to happen every day? Are you ready to use your skills to help create a community where everyone can thrive?

At St Helena School, we know that a mindset of 'anything is possible' starts with the right environment. We're dedicated to maintaining a school where our students and staff feel safe, supported, confident and motivated. We're looking for a skilled and dedicated Site Manager to become a vital part of our community and provide essential support that keeps our school running smoothly.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive Site Manager to lead our site team and play a vital role in the smooth running of our school community.

• Start Date: ASAP following pre-employment checks
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (full time)

Key Responsibilities:

• Premises & Facilities: Oversee the day-to-day care, maintenance, housekeeping, and security of the school site.
• Health & Safety: Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, risk assessments, and relevant codes of practice.
• Hands-on Maintenance: Carry out first-line repairs, general porterage, cleaning duties, and lettings supervision.
• Site Security: Act as a primary keyholder for out-of-hours emergencies and alarm call-outs.
• Team Leadership: Manage and deploy the site team effectively while demonstrating the ability to work independently without close supervision.

What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Experience of caretaking and/or buildings maintenance and security.
• Experience of Health & Safety procedures and codes of practice.
• Experience of leading a team.
• The ability to manage your own time effectively and demonstrate a flexible, proactive approach.
• The ability to carry out first line repairs and maintenance.

If you are a skilled, self-motivated facilities professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan to help manage your everyday healthcare costs
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, access to discounts via free membership to Perkbox, eligibility for a Blue Light Card, and more

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.