Site Manager

Compass Community Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community seeks a proactive School Site Manager to ensure safe, well-maintained school buildings and facilities. You will create a secure environment for pupils, staff, and visitors and support daily operations across site grounds.

The role requires experience in building maintenance or facilities work, knowledge of health and safety regulations, and the ability to carry out minor repairs safely. DBS checks and a valid driving licence are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance or facilities work.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to perform minor repairs safely.
• Strong communication and independent work skills.
• Willingness to undergo DBS checks.
• Experience in a school or education setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance (carpentry, plumbing, painting).
• Conduct routine inspections and respond to issues.
• Support health and safety checks including fire and water hygiene.
• Maintain playgrounds, paths and car parks.
• Assist with site security and opening/closing procedures.
• Log completed works and assist with audits.
• Support school activities and liaise with staff, pupils and visitors.

Skills

Building maintenance

Caretaking

Health and safety

Minor repairs

Communication

Independent work

Flexible approach

Education

Basic trade qualifications or NVQs

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Hours: Full-time (with flexibility for occasional out-of-hours work)

Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?

Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach.Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together.

This is the work. And we’d like you to be part of it.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and reliable School Site Manager to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring our school buildings, grounds, and facilities are safe, well-maintained, and compliant, creating a secure and positive environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance (basic carpentry, plumbing, painting).
• Conduct routine inspections and respond promptly to maintenance issues.
• Support health and safety compliance, including fire safety and water hygiene checks.
• Maintain external areas such as playgrounds, paths, and car parks.
• Assist with site security, opening/closing procedures, and emergency responses.
• Log completed works and assist with audits and inspections.
• Provide support for school activities and liaise courteously with staff, pupils, and visitors.

What We’re Looking For

• Practical experience in building maintenance, caretaking, or facilities work.
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to carry out minor repairs safely and competently.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Flexible, trustworthy, and child-focused approach.
• Experience in a school or education setting.
• Basic trade qualifications or NVQs.
• Familiarity with fire safety and water hygiene procedures.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (if multi-site).
• Willingness to undergo DBS checks.
• Basic IT skills for logging jobs and emails.

Why Join Us?

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in creating safe and welcoming learning environments. You’ll be part of a supportive team committed to excellence and safeguarding.

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates.

Safeguarding

Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services(previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use.

All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Compass is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.