Site Manager

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Harlow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Site Manager to oversee a thriving secondary school in Harlow. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety and responsibility, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff. Your tasks will include maintaining the school's functionality, coordinating repairs, and preparing spaces for events. With immediate start options and flexible working hours, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a visible impact in the community. Join us and help keep our schools running at their best!

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Pathway to permanent roles

Immediate start options

Competitive pay rates

Sociable hours

Temp work with flexible shifts

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking or facilities role is essential.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site safety, cleanliness, and functionality.
• Perform minor repairs and manage site access.

Skills

General maintenance

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Experience in caretaking or facilities role

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Site Manager – Be the Heartbeat of Our School Community!

Are you a proactive, practical, and people-friendly professional who takes pride in making a difference behind the scenes? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Site Manager to join one of our thriving secondary schools in Harlow—starting immediately!

As the Site Manager, you won’t just be maintaining buildings—you’ll be creating a safe, warm and welcoming environment that helps students and staff thrive every day. If you enjoy variety, responsibility, and the satisfaction of seeing a job well done, this Site Manager position is the perfect opportunity to shine.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Site Manager:

1. Taking ownership of the school site’s safety, cleanliness and functionality
2. Performing minor repairs and coordinating external contractors
3. Ensuring the school grounds are always presentable and secure
4. Managing site access, opening/locking up, and acting as a keyholder
5. Helping prepare spaces for school events, exams and more – your role will never be boring!

What Makes You a Great Fit:

1. Experience in a caretaking or facilities role (school experience is a bonus!)
2. Handy with tools and confident with general maintenance
3. Organised, dependable, and responsive to emergencies
4. A friendly team player with excellent problem-solving skills
5. A genuine pride in keeping things running smoothly

Additional Information:

Flexibility to Suit Your Lifestyle – Fit work around your life, not the other way around

Pathway to Permanent Roles – Use this role as a stepping stone to long-term opportunities

Immediate Start Options – Ready to jump in? We’ll get you started quickly

Competitive Pay Rates – Earn great daily rates, with potential for progression

Sociable Hours – Enjoy your evenings and weekends

Temp Work – Choose Your Own Shifts – Keep control of your schedule

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that the successful applicant must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you’re ready to take pride in a role where every day makes a visible impact, apply now to become our next Site Manager in Harlow – and keep our schools running at their best!