Site Manager

WMJobs; Dudley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Alder Coppice Primary School is seeking a Site Manager to join our team and help maintain a safe, tidy and welcoming site for pupils and staff. The successful candidate will be committed, with high health and safety standards and experience in similar roles, preferably in a school environment.

The role requires writing policies and risk assessments, conducting compliance checks, and overseeing contractors on site. Strong communication and organisation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Highly motivated with a 'can do' attitude.
• Able to work as part of a team and independently.
• Able to use own initiative and prioritise workload.
• Friendly and welcoming to parents, pupils and visitors.
• Understands confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Write and review policies and risk assessments.
• Carry out and record regular compliance checks.
• Manage and monitor contractors on site.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Initiative

Confidentiality

Job description

Alder Coppice Primary School,

SITE MANAGER

Salary Grade 5 Points 7-11 (£26,403 - £28,142 pro-rata)

37 hours per week

(All year round)

We wish to appoint a Site Manager, to join this successful primary school. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, committed professional, who ideally has had experience working in a similar role, preferably in a school.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school that is committed to achievement for all its pupils and ongoing professional development for staff.

We are looking for a candidate who will take pride in keeping our site clean, tidy, safe and welcoming. As Site Manager you will have exceptionally high standards for health and safety and be confident with:

• Writing and reviewing policies and risk assessments
• Carrying out and recording regular compliance checks
• Managing and monitoring contractors on site.

In addition, we are seeking someone who:

• Has excellent communication and organisation skills
• Is highly motivated and has a 'can do' attitude
• Is able to work as part of a team and independently, when necessary
• Is able to use their own initiative
• Can prioritise workload as necessary
• Is friendly and welcoming to our parents, pupils and visitors
• Understands confidentiality

In return we offer:

• Commitment to your professional development
• A hard-working and supportive staff team.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

Working Hours

37 hours per week

Morning hours

Monday – Friday – 5.00am – 9am

Afternoon hours

Monday – Thursday 2.45pm – 6:15pm

Friday 3:15pm – 6:15pm

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

If you have any questions regarding the post please contact Mrs S Linney, (Headteacher's PA) via [e-mail]

Attached documents

Recruitment Pack V3.pdf
Site Manager Application Form.docx

Closing date for applications: 10am Tuesday 29th September 2026