site manager

REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST; Nechells; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Site Manager to ensure the smooth running of their school. The role includes opening and closing the premises, maintaining health & safety standards, and managing on-site contractors. The ideal candidate will have strong facility management knowledge and a flexible approach to teamwork. This position offers generous annual leave, professional development, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working options

Exclusive discounts

Comprehensive well-being support

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of facility management.
• Experience managing and motivating a team and on-site contractors.
• Excellent working knowledge of Health and Safety Law and Fire Safety Law.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the school as required.
• Ensure site security, safety, maintenance, and housekeeping.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and site risk assessments.

Skills

Facility management knowledge

Team management

Health and Safety Law knowledge

Communication skills

DIY skills

Computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

The role of site manager is vital to the smooth running of our school and we would want the successful individual to be on hand to open and close our school. The working hours required for the role will be discussed and agreed at interview.

Ideal candidate

• Motivated, excited to work in and maintain exemplary standards within our school.
• Multi‑skilled and adaptable, passionate about ensuring site security, safety, maintenance and housekeeping.
• Warm, reliable, fully committed to teamwork, getting the job done and flexible to school needs.

Essential skills & experience

• Good working knowledge of facility management.
• Experience managing and motivating a team and on‑site contractors.
• Excellent working knowledge of Health and Safety Law and Fire Safety Law.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and site risk assessments.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• DIY and handy person skills (basic decorating, carpentry, plumbing).
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, diary entry).
• Flexible, solution‑focused approach and attitude to work.
• Ability to lead teams, approachable and a good team player.

Why work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

• Excellence & Development – high standards, professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive & Collaborative – strong community across 60 schools.
• Well‑being focus – healthy work‑life balance, robust well‑being support.
• Diversity & Inclusion – celebrate diversity and varied perspectives.
• Innovation & Impact – bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference.
• Making a difference – shape lives of young learners, influence communities and future generations.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave – healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional development – access diverse CPD and training opportunities.
• Flexible & family‑friendly – flexible working options such as part time, term‑time, home working, etc.
• Exclusive discounts – Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
• Well‑being support – comprehensive well‑being and employee assistance for you and your family.

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