Site Manager at E-ACT Shenley Academy

E-ACT; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life cover

Annual leave 31 days

Cycle to Work

Job summary

E-ACT's Shenley Academy site in Birmingham is seeking a proactive Site Manager to oversee security, safety, and day-to-day maintenance, ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment.

You will lead on building systems, manage external contractors, monitor compliance, and coordinate with the Estates Business Partner and Headteacher to plan remedial works and budget.

This full-time role offers a strong benefits package and opportunities to influence safety and facilities across our network.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification (minimum) in a relevant field.
• Management or facilities-related qualifications desirable.
• Experience with building systems and security management.
• COSHH certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security and safety of the academy contents and users, including holiday periods and out of hours.
• Ensure Health and Safety regulations are followed, with minimal disruption to teaching and accurate compliance records.

Skills

Building systems knowledge

Security management

Health & Safety compliance

COSHH certification

Education

Level 3 qualification (minimum)

Facilities/Management qualification

Job description

About this Role

Job Title: Site Manager

Location: Shenley Academy

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you ready to stepinto a rewarding role within one of our dynamic national teams? Whether yourexpertise lies in Finance, Estates, IT, Operations, or People, we believe inharnessing innovation and collaboration to drive excellence across our trust. Weare excited to welcome passionate professionals who want to make a meaningfulimpact.

Our national teams play avital role in supporting academies across England. You'll join a dedicatednetwork that helps shape the educational experience of thousands of children -because their success is at the heart of everything we do.

Our estates professionals play a crucial role in supportingacademies across England, ensuring thousands of children learn in safe,inspiring environments. Now, we're looking for a proactive andskilled Site Manager to join us at Shenley Academy andhelp shape the future of our school community.

As our Site Manager, you'll be the go-to expert for ensuringour academy is secure, compliant, well-maintained and ready to supportexceptional learning every day.

Key responsibilities

• To be responsible for the security and safety of the Academies contents and users at all times, including holiday periods and out of hours. This will include managing alarm and CCTV contracts and systems to ensure effectiveness.
• To ensure that the relevant Health and Safety regulations are followed, and that the work is carried out with minimum disruption to the students learning and an accurate record of compliance is maintained using the Regional Facilities Matrix.
• To regularly assess the condition of the premises, site and grounds with the Estates Business Partner and/or Headteacher and produce a rolling programme of remedial works and maintenance that will inform the budget setting process and will ensure the site and premises are maintained to a high standard and safe for all to use.
• To manage, monitor and provide quality control for work and contracts outsourced to external contractors, ensuring operators comply with the terms of the contract or service requested and that they follow all Health and Safety procedures.
• To lead on the Academies H&S meetings on a quarterly basis with support from the Estates Business Partner.

Pay range: NJC SCP 22-28: £33,699 -£39,152 per annum.

Monday - Thursday from 8am - 4pm and Friday from 8am -3.30pm

Full time, Permanent basis.

Qualifications and Skills

• Level 3 qualification (minimum)
• Management and/or facilities-related qualifications
• Knowledge of building systems & security management
• COSHH certification

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

Weare proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providingsector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was namedLarge Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievementsare further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MATExcellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES TrustLeadership Award 2024.

E-ACTis recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of ourBirmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISERegional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion andbehaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISEReception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of ourpeople-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

Want to bea part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to definedbenefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionablepay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can alsobenefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainablecommuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staffdevelopment through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities.Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point payscale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfillingfull responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culturevalues every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a freeEmployee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice.Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collectivesuccess.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

Safeguarding and Equality

E-ACT is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults,and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service(DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challengingdiscrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications fromall sections of the community.