Site Manager

Hampshire County Council; Fareham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is looking for a committed Site Manager to oversee operations at Stubbington Study Centre. The role involves maintaining facilities, ensuring safety compliance, and leading a small team. Ideal candidates should have experience in site management and a full driving licence. The position offers opportunities for training and development in a nature-rich environment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Previous experience in site and health & safety management.
• Experience managing staff and contractors.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health and safety compliance.
• Maintain the site's grounds and facilities.
• Supervise cleaning operations and standards.
• Support logistics for events and operations.
• Lead a small cleaning and grounds staff.

Skills

Health & safety compliance

Management skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical capability for manual handling

IT skills

Education

First Aid and Health and Safety qualifications

Tools

Grounds maintenance tools

Job description

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Site Manager

Job Reference: HCC621839

Salary Range: £26,918 - £29,616 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 7 August 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Site Manager here at Stubbington Study Centre.

We are a well-respected outdoor education facility located on the beautiful Hampshire coast. Each week during term time, the Centre welcomes over 100 primary-aged pupils for enriching residential and day experiences, with additional groups visiting during school holidays. For many children, it’s their first time away from home, an opportunity to build confidence, create lasting memories, and deepen their learning through hands-on, outdoor activities. At other times of the year the Centre hosts a variety of different types of visitors who make use of this wonderful space. The Centre features a variety of wildlife habitats, outdoor learning spaces, and play areas, all designed to inspire curiosity and connection with nature.

The Role:

We are currently seeking a committed and experienced Site Manager to lead our site team in maintaining and enhancing our beautiful 14-acre grounds and facilities. This pivotal role ensures the Centre remains clean, safe, secure, and fully operational at all times, in full compliance with health and safety standards. You’ll play a key part in supporting the Centre’s day-to-day operations, enhancing the experience of staff and visitors, and contributing to a positive, well-maintained learning environment.

What you’ll do:

• Overseeing health and safety compliance, including risk assessments and training
• Maintaining the site’s grounds and facilities to a high standard year-round
• Managing cleaning operations and ensuring high hygiene standards across the site
• Supervising contractors and supporting site development projects
• Supporting logistics for events, deliveries, and day-to-day operations
• Leading a small team of cleaning and grounds staff
• Acting as the principal keyholder and first responder for site security and emergency call-outs
• Operate site machinery and hand tools
• Carrying out and coordinating routine maintenance and minor repairs

What we’re looking for:

• Full UK driving licence
• Previous experience in site and health & safety management
• Experience managing staff and contractors
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Physically capable of manual handling and operating equipment
• Awareness of safeguarding and working in environments with children and young people
• First Aid and Health and Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH)
• Experience with grounds maintenance tools and equipment
• IT skills for record-keeping and compliance
• Experience working in educational or youth-focused settings
• Be part of a passionate team making a difference in outdoor education
• Work in a unique, nature-rich environment
• Opportunities for training and development
• Contribute to a safe and inspiring space for children and young people
• Great satisfaction from supporting people to get the most out of their stay

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

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Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

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