Site Manager

Friesland School; Sandiacre; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced site manager to oversee and develop the site for students and staff. The role includes managing lettings, grounds, maintenance, and supervising staff. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, a good knowledge of building regulations, and a practical hands-on approach. The position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits supporting well-being and career progression.

Benefits

Highly competitive pay

Professional Learning Scheme

Discounted healthcare

Gym membership

Retail discounts

Career average pension scheme

Staff wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience managing a site, preferably leading a team.
• Solid understanding of building regulations and Health & Safety.
• Practical, hands-on approach to work.
• Ability to work calmly and be well-organised.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop the site for students and staff.
• Manage lettings, grounds, general maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Supervise premises staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Building regulations knowledge

Health & Safety understanding

Organisational skills

Computer skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to recruit an experienced, hands-on manager to oversee our site and premises team. The role is varied, but ultimately, you will oversee and develop the site so that we can realise its potential for our students and staff. The work involves day-to-day duties of running the site as well as managing lettings, grounds and general maintenance, minor repairs, minibuses and managing premises staff.

About Friesland School and Trust

Friesland School is a values-centred organisation, and we strive to live up to our ethos of Ambition, Teamwork, Honesty and Respect in everything that we do. Our school is a vibrant and energetic educational environment, where we prioritise the academic, personal and cultural education of all our students. At Friesland we have high expectations of ourselves and those around us, working collectively to develop and improve whilst enhancing the life opportunities of our students. We have a long track record of high attainment at both Y11 and Y13, alongside a wide and varied extra-curricular provision.

Requirements

Our ideal candidate is able to offer successful experience of managing a site including leading a team as well as solid understanding of building regulations and Health & Safety. Experience of working in a school is not essential; however sound computer skills and a practical, hands-on approach to work are required. A trade background is desirable. It can be hectic at times, so you\'ll need to be able to work calmly and be well organised to get the job done.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure with a children\'s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview. The Disability Confident employer scheme applies.

Grade and Salary

Grade 4: £28,598 - £31,022 per annum. Working pattern: 37 hours per week year round. Contract term: Permanent.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
• We do not operate appraisal or appraisal related pay progression. All employees participate in our Professional Learning Scheme which supports colleagues to develop their expertise and benefit from valuable professional learning.
• An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.
• Entry to a career average pension scheme.
• Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.
• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
• We take the wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.