Site Manager | Site Manager Borwick Hall | Cumbria | Part Time

Lancashire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in the UK is seeking a Site Manager for Borwick Hall. This role involves managing premises, compliance, and health and safety. The ideal candidate will have experience in premises management and practical skills. Benefits include 26 days holiday, pension scheme, and training opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holiday increasing to 32

Local Government Pension scheme

Extensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Interest and experience in premises management.
• Ability to conduct site and vehicle checks.
• Capable of basic maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance and health and safety at the center.
• Coordinate contractors.
• Contribute to the effective running of the center.

Skills

Experience in premises management or trade

Solution-focused thinking

Practical skills

Organizational ability

Job description

Description

Salary £28,142-£32,061 per annum. Fixed Term until 31/1/2026. Part Time, 22.2 hours per week. Pro Rata.

Site Manager Borwick Hall

Lancashire Outdoor Education is delighted to offer the opportunity to join the Borwick Hall Leadership Team in the role of Site Manager.

The role

The Site Manager is a key player in premises management, compliance and health and safety at the centre. Responsibilities include but not exhaustive: site and vehicle checks, basic maintenance tasks, co‑ordinating contractors.

The Site Manager will contribute to the effective running of the centre as part of the Centre Leadership Team through collaboration with the House Manager, Programme (Operations) Manager and Business Support Officer.

The role also offers opportunity to contribute to the development and culture of Lancashire Outdoor Education as part of the Premises Management Team. This working group, led by the Head of Outdoor Education, ensures consistency, quality, and progression of our site provision.

This staffing structure allows qualified and/or experienced individuals to focus on their area of our service and to support each other as part of the Centre Leadership Team in meeting our customer needs. The centres are overseen by the Head of Outdoor Education to ensure quality, efficiency and strategic direction aligned with and contributing to Lancashire County Council.

Borwick Hall

Situated in the heart of Borwick village, our extensive grounds lie alongside the Lancaster Canal, giving us excellent access to this wonderful resource. Located just 2 miles from Junction 35 on the M6, Borwick Hall offers easy access to both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales National parks.

The accommodation consists of 158 bed capacity over several buildings including the Main Hall a grade 1 listed building, Beckside with 3 accommodation wings, and a covert stables block with conference facilities and stand‑alone bungalow. The centre offers extensive facilities to provide for a range of customers needs.

The person

The Site Manager role would suit someone with an interest and experience in premises management or trade. The role requires solution‑focused thinking, practical skills and a good level of personal and professional organisational ability.

For the right person this represents an opportunity to make a real and meaningful impact at Tower Wood and contribute to the culture and development of LOE.

Benefits (pro rata)

• 26 days holiday increasing to 32 with service (excluding bank holidays)
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Extensive training and development opportunities

The interview day will include a formal interview, site tour and the opportunity to talk with centre staff.

Please ensure that when applying for this role you upload a personal statement to your application to be considered at the shortlisting stage.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding these opportunities, you are welcome to contact Derek Queenan (Head of Outdoor Education) 07795 121115.