Site Manager (Full-Time, Permanent) – Leeds Secondary Academy

Marchant Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leeds is seeking a proactive Site Manager to manage its extensive facilities. The successful candidate will oversee maintenance activities, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and lead the site team to maintain a conducive learning environment. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from £38,000 to £46,000 per annum along with benefits like a generous pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Structured professional development

Qualifications

• Proven site management experience and strong capability in leading a team.
• Demonstrable maintenance skills for overseeing repairs and upkeep.
• Experience in compliance checks and security management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the caretaking staff, managing daily operational schedules.
• Oversee compliance checks and site inspections.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance effectively.

Skills

Site management experience

Maintenance skills

Team leadership capability

Tools

Abinitio

Android

Job description

School Status & Location

• Sector: High‑Achieving Secondary Academy (Operational Excellence Hub).
• Location: Leeds (Yorkshire).
• Start Date: Permanent full‑time role commencing ASAP (or negotiable).

The Opportunity & School Profile

This successful secondary academy requires a dedicated and proactive Site Manager to oversee its extensive teaching and learning facilities. The school needs a manager capable of leading the site team managing maintenance and ensuring the campus remains safe, compliant and conducive to academic excellence.

Core Responsibilities & Scope

• Team Commander: Direct line management of caretaking staff overseeing daily operational schedules and monitoring performance.
• Compliance Chief: Responsibility for security systems, external gates and conducting regular site inspections and statutory H&S checks.
• Repair Responder: Managing planned and reactive maintenance, overseeing high‑quality minor repairs and coordinating large works with the Business Manager.

Compensation & Benefits

• Essential Requirements: Proven site management experience, demonstrable maintenance skills and strong team leadership capability.
• Salary Range: Competitive salary (ranging from 38,000 – 46,000 per annum).
• Support: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and structured professional development.

Key Skills

• Abinitio
• Administration And Accounting
• Android
• Bid Management
• Inventory Management
• Embedded C

Employment Information

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1