Site Manager

Old Moat; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 26 days’ annual leave

Buy up to two extra weeks’ leave

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Manchester City Council is seeking a resident site manager for the St John's Gardens development in Manchester city centre. The role requires extensive liaison with visiting contractors, overseeing garden maintenance with residents, and performing basic maintenance and repairs.

A rent-free apartment is provided for full-time residence on site. Working hours are 35 per week on a temporary 12-month contract, with flexible hours and some evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Communication skills: conveys views clearly and respectfully.
• Analytical skills: identifies information needs and sources.
• Planning and organising: manages multiple tasks effectively.
• Problem solving and decision making: makes sound, timely decisions.
• Creative skills: devises innovative solutions when needed.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with visiting contractors and residents.
• Monitor contractor work and garden maintenance on site.
• Carry out basic maintenance and repairs as required.
• Reside on site in rent-free accommodation and manage on-site operations.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Planning & organising

Problem solving

Creative thinking

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

About The Role

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Full-Timee, (Temporary12 Months)

Closing Date & Closing time: 11.59pm,18 September 2026

Interview Method: Face to Face

Legal Right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement ofemployment

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action

This role is subject to -

2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.

• An exciting temporary opportunity has arisen for a resident site manager for The St John's Gardens private residential development (172 apartments) in the heart of Manchester city centre near the Science Museum.
• The role requires extensive liaison with visiting contractors Including monitoring their work, together with maintaining the established gardens in conjunction with residents and carrying out basic maintenance and repairs.
• A recently refurbished, rent-free apartment is provided with the role as the post holder will be required to reside full time on site.

About the Team/Service

• The post holder will be part of the Development and Investment Team within the Growth and Development Directorate.
• The team is responsible for the management of all MCC owned Investment Estate property assets, which includes the St John's Gardens development.

About the Candidate

• The role requires a high degree of confidence and self-motivation, as is largely unsupervised.
• The site manager is the first point of contact for residents, visiting contractors and MCC colleagues so the candidate will need very good interpersonal skills. A positive, helpful and diplomatic attitude is essential.
• Experience and knowledge of garden maintenance and basic property maintenance is required.
• Due to the nature of the post, there will be a requirement to work a degree of flexible hours.

Essential requirements for the role:

• Communication skills - Demonstrates an understanding of the views of others and communicates in a realistic and practical manner using appropriate language and medium, listens attentively to views and issues of others and responds to issues arising.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to engage with stakeholders to identify information needs and to know how to go about obtaining the relevant information.
• Planning and Organising - Demonstrate the ability to organize multiple tasks in the most effective way, and allocate time and energy according to task complexity and priority
• Problem Solving and Decision Making - Is able to make effective decisions on a day-to-day basis, taking ownership of decisions, demonstrating sound judgement in escalating issues where necessary. Be logical in thinking and explain reasoning behind decisions or actions taken
• Creative Skills - Ability to think creatively and provide innovative solutions to problems. Has ability to develop new approaches to finding solutions outside of existing parameters.

Desirable requirements that would be useful in this role:

• The hours of the service are normally Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm however, the post holder will need to be willing to work flexibly, including some evenings and occasional weekends, to meet the needs of the service.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and physically able to lift and carry equipment and materials.

About Us

Working for Manchester City Council is a chance to make a real difference in a diverse city that leads change and improves lives. Whether you’re supporting communities or improving public services, you’ll help create opportunities and shape a better future for everyone

Benefits we offer

• Up to 26 days’ annual leave,rising to 31 days after five years’service
• Buy up to two extra weeks’ leave
• Up to 3 days’ volunteering leave
• A 35-hour work week for full-time roles
• We review pay each year and recognise three trade unions
• TheUK’s largest local government pension scheme
• Enhanced parental and carers leave
• Employee discounts andperks
• Good Employment Charter member

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care.
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term condition
• Have you completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme or any MCC positive action programmes?

When You Join Us

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.

What we will need from you if you're successful

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

Other relevant information

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.