Site Manager

The Foundry Visionmongers Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

LGPS Pension

Free Enhanced DBS

Employee Assistance Programme App

Cycle to work scheme

Flu vaccinations and eye test support

Opportunities for further education

Job summary

The Gateway Trust is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Site Manager to join Gateway Lane Primary School to oversee security, safety and upkeep of the site. You’ll lead the site and cleaning team and ensure buildings and grounds run smoothly for pupils and staff.

With proven site management or caretaking experience, you’ll manage budgets, coordinate contractors and maintain high health and safety standards in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in site management, caretaking or a similar facilities role.
• A practical, can‑do approach with good problem‑solving skills.
• Experience managing or supervising a team.
• A sound understanding of health and safety practice.
• Experience managing budgets and prioritising work to meet deadlines.
• Confident liaising with contractors and communicating clearly with staff, pupils and visitors.
• Comfortable using IT for record‑keeping, ordering supplies and reporting.
• A flexible approach to working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Acting as principal key holder, responsible for site security, access and out-of-hours call-outs.
• Line managing and supporting the caretaking and cleaning team.
• Overseeing health and safety compliance, including risk assessments, fire safety checks and fire drills.
• Planning and managing routine maintenance, repairs and an annual maintenance budget.
• Liaising with external contractors to ensure work is completed to a high standard.
• Keeping the site secure, clean and safe in all weather conditions, including out-of-hours lettings when required.
• This role involves manual tasks such as lifting, working at height and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Skills

Site management experience

Problem-solving skills

Team supervision

Health and safety knowledge

Budget management

Contractor liaison

IT record-keeping

Flexible working hours

Job description

• Acting as principal key holder, responsible for site security, access and out-of-hours call-outs
• Line managing and supporting the caretaking and cleaning team
• Overseeing health and safety compliance, including risk assessments, fire safety checks and fire drills
• Planning and managing routine maintenance, repairs and an annual maintenance budget
• Liaising with external contractors to ensure work is completed to a high standard
• Keeping the site secure, clean and safe in all weather conditions, including out-of-hours lettings when required
• This role involves manual tasks such as lifting, working at height and working outdoors in all weather conditions

We are looking for an experienced, hands‑on Site Manager to join Foundry Lane Primary School to take responsibility for the security, safety and upkeep of the site. You'll lead our Site and cleaning team, keep our buildings and grounds running smoothly, and make sure our site is a safe, welcoming place for pupils and staff every day.

• Proven experience in site management, caretaking or a similar facilities role
• A practical, can‑do approach with good problem‑solving skills
• Experience managing or supervising a team
• A sound understanding of health and safety practice
• Experience managing budgets and prioritising work to meet deadlines
• Confident liaising with contractors and communicating clearly with staff, pupils and visitors
• Comfortable using IT for record‑keeping, ordering supplies and reporting
• A flexible approach to working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends

Why join the Gateway Trust:

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• LGPS Pension
• Free Enhanced DBS
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme App and GP App
• Cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations and assistance towards eye tests and glasses
• Opportunities for further education and professional development

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.