Site Manager

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Professional development and training

Out-of-hours lettings pay

Job summary

The Fairisle Schools is seeking a skilled Site Manager to lead day-to-day operations across both Fineisle Infant and Nursery and Fairisle Junior School sites in Southampton. You will supervise cleaning, maintenance, and external contractors, ensuring safe, welcoming environments for pupils, staff and visitors.

Working closely with school leaders, you will manage security, health and safety, and lettings outside normal hours, with additional pay where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing premises, facilities and grounds across two sites.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and policy adherence.
• Ability to lead a cleaning team, supervise contractors and communicate with school leaders.

Responsibilities

• Security and access: manage premises security, alarms and out-of-hours call-outs.
• Health, safety and compliance: conduct checks, risk assessments and safety logs.
• Cleaning management: supervise cleaning staff and ensure high standards, including deep cleans.
• Maintenance and improvement: carry out minor repairs and coordinate external contractors.
• Grounds and facilities: keep external areas safe, clean and well‑maintained.
• Lettings and out-of-hours support: assist with community lettings (additional pay).

Skills

Site management

Health & safety

Team leadership

Facilities maintenance

Communication skills

Tools

Facilities management software

Job description

The Fairisle Schools comprise Fairisle Infant and 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

• Security and Access: Acting as the principal keyholder across both sites, managing premises security, alarm systems, and emergency out‑of‑hours call‑outs.
• Health, Safety and 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 and Improvement: Carrying out minor repairs, internal redecoration, and planned maintenance, as well as coordinating and supervising specialist external contractors.
• Grounds and 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 and Out‑of‑Hours Support: Assisting with community lettings outside normal school hours (where applicable, this attracts additional pay).

About You

• Takes pride in high standards of workmanship, site safety, and cleanliness.
• Has practical DIY/maintenance skills and a sound working knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Can manage their own workload across two busy school sites with initiative and adaptability.Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead a team and work collaboratively with school leaders.
• Demonstrates a committed, professional approach to safeguarding and child welfare.

What We Offer

• A supportive, friendly, and dedicated school community.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Opportunities for professional development and relevant site/health and safety training.
• Additional pay opportunities for out‑of‑hours lettings.

Closing Date: 25th September 2026 - 17:00

Interview Date: TBC

The Fairisle Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for the successful candidate.