Site Manager (Responsible Property Officer)

St Philip Neri With St Bede Catholic Voluntary Academy; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension scheme

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Staff discounts

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

St Philip Neri with St Bede Catholic Voluntary Academy in Mansfield is seeking a full-time Site Manager to oversee facilities, safety, and daily operations, with a 37-hour week across mornings and evenings. You will lead the cleaning team, manage contractors, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Join a welcoming school community that values professional development, staff wellbeing, and generous annual leave.

Qualifications

• DBS check required prior to appointment.
• Experience in facilities management preferred.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with Senior Leadership Team and cleaning team.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & collaboration: Work with the Senior Leadership Team to manage school access, lunchtime logistics, and oversee the cleaning team.
• Problem-solving & maintenance: Own repairs, contractor management, and health & safety compliance.
• Facilities management: Keep alarms, lighting, and heating running smoothly; maintain a welcoming site.
• Development & growth: Learn new skills and share knowledge to achieve excellence.

Job description

This full-time, permanent role offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact every single day. With a 37-hour working week split across mornings and evenings, this position is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic setting.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary: £29,071 - £32,046 per annum (OLOL Band 4, NJC Points 11-17).
• Fantastic benefits:
  • Entry into the Local Government Pension scheme with generous employer pension contributions
  • Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
  • Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we’ve got you covered!
  • A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.
  • Great holiday entitlement: 26 days per year, plus bank holidays.

Your mission as site manager:

You’ll be at the heart of maintaining and improving our school’s facilities, ensuring they’re safe, secure, and always at their best. Key responsibilities include:

• Leadership & collaboration: Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to manage school access, support lunchtime logistics, and oversee the cleaning team.
• Problem-solving & maintenance: Take ownership of repairs, contractor management, and compliance tasks, always with an eye on health and safety.
• Facilities management: Keep systems like alarms, lighting, and heating running smoothly, while ensuring our site is pristine and welcoming.
• Development & growth: Learn new skills, share your knowledge, and help us achieve excellence in everything we do.

About our School:

St Philip Neri with St Bede Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school located in Mansfield. We are an Ofsted-rated Good school. We are a fantastic place to work because our school is a welcoming, inclusive school environment with wonderful children and a supportive and collaborative staff team. Leaders prioritise employees accessing high quality professional development and training opportunities and also place a strong focus on staff wellbeing.

We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 35 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

Visits are warmly welcomed so you can see our school in action and meet the team.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

You do not need to be a Catholic to work for our Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.