Site Manager (Responsible Property Officer)

MyNewTerm; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-Work

Staff discounts

Welcoming community

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Hyson Green, Nottingham, is recruiting a dedicated Site Manager to maintain and improve our facilities. You will ensure safety, security and a welcoming environment for students and staff, leading the cleaning team and coordinating contractors.

Working 37 hours per week across mornings and evenings, you will report to the Senior Leadership Team and help us preserve a high standard of maintenance, with opportunities for professional development and a

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to manage school access, safety and oversee the cleaning team.
• Take ownership of repairs, contractor management, and health and safety compliance.
• Maintain alarms, lighting and heating to keep the site running smoothly and welcoming.
• Develop skills and share knowledge to help achieve excellence in everything we do.

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, safety 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.

Why St Mary's Catholic Primary School?

St Mary's is conveniently located in Hyson Green, just two miles from Nottingham city centre, with excellent tram links making the school easily accessible. The good-rated school is part of Our Lady of Lourdes CatholicMulti-Academy Trust, a network of 35 schools committed to excellence in education. While our Catholic ethos guides us, we warmly welcome individuals of all faiths or none to join our inclusive community. At St Mary's you will join a warm and welcoming school community, with polite and appreciative children, supportive parents and a fantastic team who work together to make a real difference.

We’d love for you to visit the school and see for yourself what it is like to work here. For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, call us on 0115 9151799 or email our school Office Manager on [e-mail]

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.