Site Manager

Avanti Schools Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanti Gardens School is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee maintenance, safety, security and daily operations of the school site in Bristol. You will lead contractors and site staff to ensure facilities are well-maintained, safe and welcoming for pupils and staff.

Responsibilities include health and safety compliance, lettings, stock and budget management, and safeguarding duties, working closely with the Principal and school team to support the Trust’s ethos and welfare commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a facilities management or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and other relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance, security, cleaning, caretaking and general upkeep of the school site, ensuring facilities are safe, well-maintained and fit for purpose.
• Lead and coordinate contractors, cleaners and site staff, ensuring work is completed to a high standard, within agreed timescales and in line with policy.
• Manage health and safety, compliance checks, inspections, risk assessments, maintenance schedules and records, escalating risks when needed.
• Manage lettings, deliveries, stock, equipment, supplies and site-related budgets, ensuring resources are maintained and used effectively.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, contractors, parents and stakeholders, contributing to the wider life of the school and safeguarding responsibilities.

Skills

Facilities management

Health and safety knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

About us and the role

We are looking to appoint an experienced and organised Site Manager to take responsibility for the maintenance, safety, security and day-to-day operation of the school site at Avanti Gardens School in Bristol.

Working closely with the Principal and wider school team, you will ensure our facilities are maintained to a high standard and provide a safe, welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

You will lead on site operations, contractors, cleaning, caretaking, compliance and lettings, while ensuring that health and safety requirements are consistently met.

What will you do?

• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance, security, cleaning, caretaking and general upkeep of the school site, ensuring facilities are safe, well-maintained and fit for purpose.
• Lead and coordinate contractors, cleaners and site staff, ensuring work is completed to a high standard, within agreed timescales and in line with Avanti Schools Trust policies and requirements.
• Manage health and safety, compliance checks, inspections, risk assessments, maintenance schedules and associated records, promptly escalating any significant issues or risks to the Principal and relevant colleagues.
• Manage lettings, deliveries, stock, equipment, supplies and site-related budgets, ensuring resources are appropriately maintained, securely stored and used effectively.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, contractors, parents and other stakeholders, while contributing to the wider life of the school and upholding the Trust’s ethos, safeguarding responsibilities and commitment to the welfare of children and young people.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in a facilities management or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and other relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.