Site Manager at Alton Park Junior School

Alton Park Junior School; Tendring; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Cinema tickets

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Alton Park Junior School within The Sigma Trust is seeking a proactive Site Manager to oversee safety, security, maintenance and cleanliness of the school site, ensuring a welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

You will lead premises upkeep, health & safety checks, and manage the cleaning function and external contractors, while monitoring budgets and supporting school events and holiday periods.

Qualifications

• Experience in premises maintenance and contractor supervision.
• Ability to run routine H&S checks and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with BMS, security software and COSHH rules.
• Relevant FM qualification is desirable with First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventative maintenance, manage repairs and minor projects.
• Oversee health and safety checks and risk assessments.
• Line manage Site Assistant and oversee cleaning and contractors.
• Coordinate security, alarms, CCTV and out-of-hours calls.
• Oversee budgets for premises, utilities and safety.

Skills

Premises maintenance

Contractor supervision

First-response repairs

Site-wide H&S checks

BMS familiarity

Security software

COSHH regulations

Communication

Decision making

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Education

Facilities Management qualification (IWFM/BIFM, CIPD, DSBM)

First Aid certification

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Security software

Cleaning specifications

Job description

About this Role

Join a Community Where Everyone Matters at Alton Park Junior School

Are you an experienced facilities or maintenance professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a junior school setting?

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Site Manager to join our team at Alton Park Junior School. In this pivotal role, you will take overall responsibility for the safety, security, maintenance, and cleanliness of our school site, ensuring a high-quality, safe, and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Premises & Maintenance: Lead preventative maintenance programs, handle first-line repairs, monitor heating and plant systems, and oversee minor estate projects.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Act as the on-site Health & Safety Officer, managing routine checks (water testing, fire alarm checks, emergency lighting, PAT testing) and risk assessments in line with legislation.
• Team Leadership: Line manage and allocate tasks to the Site Assistant and oversee the cleaning function and external contractors.
• Security & Lettings: Coordinate site security (locking/unlocking, alarms, CCTV), respond to out-of-hours callouts, and support community lettings and school events.
• Budget Management: Oversee agreed budgets for premises, waste, utilities, cleaning, and health & safety.

What We're Looking For

You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Proven background in premises maintenance, contractor supervision, first-response repairs, and conducting site-wide H&S checks.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS), security software, cleaning specifications, and COSHH regulations.
• A relevant Facilities Management qualification (e.g., IWFM/BIFM, CIPD, DSBM) is desirable, along with First Aid certification.
• Excellent communication, sound decision‑making under pressure, and strong organisational skills to prioritise competing demands effectively.
• A flexible attitude towards working hours to support school events, holiday periods, and occasional short‑notice operational needs.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Why Choose The Sigma Trust

We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well‑being.
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.