Site Manager – High-Achieving Secondary School in Swindon, Wiltshire

Marchant Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Swindon is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a full-time permanent role starting January 2026. The successful candidate will lead site operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while managing maintenance and security. Strong teamwork skills and practical maintenance experience are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated professional eager to create a positive school environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in site or facilities management.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Ability to lead a team and liaise with contractors.
• Practical maintenance skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations.
• Manage maintenance, security, and health/safety compliance.
• Supervise caretaking staff and contractor management.
• Ensure buildings and grounds meet statutory regulations.

Skills

Events

IT Audit

Land Survey

Accountancy

Contract

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Site Manager to join a high-achieving and well-regarded secondary school in Swindon. This is a full-time permanent position starting January 2026 offering a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and organised professional to take a lead role in managing a busy school site.

Overview

Site Manager role starting January 2026 at a high-achieving secondary school in Swindon. This is a full-time permanent position.

Role Information

You will oversee day-to-day site operations including maintenance, security, health and safety compliance, contractor management and supervision of caretaking staff. You will ensure that the school buildings and grounds remain in excellent condition and fully compliant with statutory regulations.

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience in site or facilities management
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation
• Ability to lead a team and liaise with contractors
• Practical maintenance skills essential

Salary: Paid according to experience on the local support staff scale

Application

This Site Manager role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a well-organised and ambitious Swindon school. Please send your CV as soon as possible.

Key Skills

• Events
• IT Audit
• Land Survey
• Accountancy
• Contract

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1