Site Manager

BISHOP WORDSWORTH SCHOOL; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional on-site accommodation

Job summary

Bishop Wordsworth’s Grammar School is seeking an experienced and proactive Site Manager to lead the management, maintenance, compliance and security of our historic and diverse school estate in Salisbury.

This is a hands-on leadership role reporting to the Bursar, with responsibility for a busy site, a small Site Team, and external contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, estates, maintenance, construction or property management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Site Team and coordinate maintenance, repairs and improvements.
• Oversee compliance with health and safety, fire safety, asbestos safety and statutory premises requirements.
• Manage external contractors and the school cleaning contract.
• Contribute to long-term estate planning and capital improvement projects.
• Provide hands-on leadership and problem-solving for day-to-day operations.

Skills

Site management

Contract management

Health & safety

People management

Job description

SITE MANAGER VACANCY

Salisbury

Required: November 2026

Hours: 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

Salary: BWS Support Staff pay scale Grade J Points 31 – 34 (£36,587- £39,874)

Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme

Optional on-site accommodation: A small self-contained flat may be available with this role. Candidates may

choose to take up this accommodation, in which case the applicable salary point/scale will be adjusted to reflect

the provision of accommodation. Further details can be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

Contract: Permanent

Deadline for Application: Sunday 27 September 2026

(We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage early

applications to avoid disappointment)

Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School is seeking an experienced and proactive Site Manager to lead the management,

maintenance, compliance and security of our historic and diverse school estate. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role

in maintaining an outstanding learning environment within one of the South West's leading grammar schools.

We are looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude. Reporting to the Bursar, you will lead the Site Team, manage

planned and reactive maintenance, oversee repairs and improvements, contribute to long-term estate planning, asset

management and capital improvement projects, coordinate external contractors and manage the school's cleaning contract. You

will also play a key role in ensuring the school meets its health and safety, fire safety, asbestos safety and statutory premises

compliance requirements.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for a busy school estate comprising historic and modern buildings, sports

facilities and extensive grounds, supporting both day-to-day operations and future development projects.

This is a management role with a hands-on element, so you should be equally comfortable organising people and contractors,

solving problems and getting practically involved when needed.

The role includes participation in the School's out-of-hours emergency response arrangements. On-call and call-out allowances

are payable in accordance with School policy.

We are looking for someone who:

is proactive, positive and solution-focused;

takes ownership and follows jobs through to completion;

can organise and prioritise their own workload effectively;

has experience of facilities, estates, maintenance, construction or property management;

has experience of managing external contractors and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements;

can lead and organise a small Site Team;

is confident managing contractors and challenging standards where necessary;

can plan ahead while responding effectively to unexpected problems;

has a good understanding of health and safety, including fire and asbestos safety and compliance; and

takes genuine pride in maintaining a safe, clean and well-presented environment.

Previous experience in site management, facilities, property maintenance, construction, engineering or a similar practical role

would be welcomed. School experience is not essential, and we would particularly welcome applicants who can bring strong

practical and people-management skills from another sector. If you are someone who sees what needs doing, takes

responsibility and makes it happen, we would be very pleased to hear from you.

Bishop Wordsworth’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect

all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this

commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. as well as other

relevant re-employment checks including satisfactory references and medical clearance. All shortlisted candidates will undergo

social media checks prior to interview in order to provide the appointment panel with any information that may be relevant to

their suitability or have an impact on the school’s reputation.