Site Manager

Bridgetrust; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fairisle Schools comprises Fairisle Infant & Nursery School and Fairisle Junior School. We are seeking a skilled Site Manager to lead the day-to-day premises, facilities and grounds across both sites, ensuring safety, cleanliness and welcoming environments for children, staff and visitors.

You will work closely with the Executive Business Manager and Headteachers to supervise cleaning teams, manage routine maintenance and oversee external contractors, with lettings support where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational management of premises, facilities and grounds across two school sites.
• Supervise cleaning teams, manage routine maintenance and oversee external contractors.
• Act as principal keyholder, manage premises security, alarms and out-of-hours calls.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, complete routine checks and risk assessments.
• Maintain safe, clean and attractive outdoor grounds and set up for events.
• Coordinate lettings and provide out-of-hours support where applicable for additional pay.

Job description

The Fairisle Schools comprise Fairisle Infant & Nursery School and Fairisle Junior School, working collaboratively to provide an inspiring, caring, and vibrant learning environment for our pupils. We are seeking to appoint a skilled, proactive, and dependable Site Manager to take pride in our school estate and ensure that both school sites remain safe, secure, clean, and welcoming for children, staff, and visitors.

The Role

As our Site Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operational management of the premises, facilities, and grounds across both schools. You will play a crucial, hands-on role in creating safe and well-maintained environments where learning can flourish.

Working closely with the Executive Business Manager and Headteachers, you will organise your time effectively between both sites, supervising cleaning teams, managing routine maintenance, and overseeing external contractors.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Security & Access: Acting as the principal keyholder across both sites, managing premises security, alarm systems, and emergency out-of-hours call-outs.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensuring adherence to statutory regulations and policies; completing routine checks, risk assessments, fire safety logs, and water/utilities monitoring.
• Cleaning Management: Leading, supervising, training, and monitoring the cleaning team to ensure consistently high standards across all buildings, including deep cleans during school closures.
• Maintenance & Improvement: Carrying out minor repairs, internal redecoration, and planned maintenance, as well as coordinating and supervising specialist external contractors.
• Grounds & Facilities: Maintaining safe, clean, and attractive external grounds (including gritting and snow clearance during adverse weather) and setting up furniture/equipment for school events and assemblies.
• Lettings & Out-of-Hours Support: Assisting with community lettings outside normal school hours (where applicable, this attracts additional pay).