Site Manager – Washington

Education World Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

REC Audited Education Status

Weekly Pay

PAYE Only

Free CPD Opportunities

Trustpilot rating

Dedicated Consultants

Candidate-First Approach

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Education World Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead premises and facilities services at a busy secondary school in the Washington area. The role blends hands-on site duties with strategic oversight to keep the site safe, compliant, well-maintained and fit for purpose.

You will coordinate internal facilities staff and external contractors, oversee compliance checks, manage records, and drive improvements across cleaning, security, maintenance and grounds activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex facilities, including internal teams and external contractors.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple facilities functions.
• A working knowledge of building technology and planned preventative maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety, premises compliance, cleaning, security, and business continuity.
• Experience of contract management and working with specialist contractors.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• A practical, hands-on approach to facilities management and the ability to undertake physical site duties.
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• Relevant facilities management, health and safety, or trade qualifications – desirable.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day responsibility for operational site and facilities management.
• Manage, coordinate, and work alongside the school's facilities team and external contractors.
• Oversee statutory compliance checks covering fire, water quality, gas, electrical safety, and asbestos.
• Maintain accurate compliance, maintenance, inspection, and premises records.
• Identify and elevate premises risks, defects, and compliance concerns.
• Manage site security, keyholding, alarms, opening and lock-up arrangements, and emergency call-outs.
• Personally undertake and coordinate routine maintenance, minor repairs, and site improvements.
• Oversee cleaning, porterage, housekeeping, waste management, and grounds-related activities.
• Manage day-to-day facilities rotas, task allocation, operational priorities, and standards of work.
• Support facilities budgets, purchasing, utilities monitoring, contractors, school events, and lettings.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and contractor control procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Proven experience managing complex fac

Contract management

Leadership

Health and safety knowledge

Premises compliance

Stakeholder management

Hands-on facilities

GCSE English and Maths

Trade qualifications

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Relevant facilities management, health and safety, or trade qualifications

Job description

Rate of Pay: £15.00–£17.00 per hour

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Site Manager to join a supportive secondary school in Washington. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished facilities professional to take operational responsibility for a busy school site and lead the effective delivery of premises and facilities services.

The successful Site Manager will ensure the school premises remain safe, secure, compliant, well‑maintained, and fit for purpose. This is not solely a supervisory position; the role requires someone comfortable managing facilities operations while personally undertaking practical site duties alongside the wider team.

As Site Manager, you will coordinate facilities staff and contractors while overseeing compliance, maintenance, security, housekeeping, cleaning, porterage, and grounds‑related activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Take day‑to‑day responsibility for operational site and facilities management.


• Manage, coordinate, and work alongside the school's facilities team and external contractors.


• Oversee statutory compliance checks covering areas including fire, water quality, gas, electrical safety, and asbestos.


• Maintain accurate compliance, maintenance, inspection, and premises records.


• Identify and elevate premises risks, defects, and compliance concerns.


• Manage site security, keyholding, alarms, opening and lock‑up arrangements, and emergency call‑outs.


• Personally undertake and coordinate routine maintenance, minor repairs, and site improvements.


• Oversee cleaning, porterage, housekeeping, waste management, and grounds‑related activities.


• Manage day‑to‑day facilities rotas, task allocation, operational priorities, and standards of work.


• Support facilities budgets, purchasing, utilities monitoring, contractors, school events, and lettings.


• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and contractor control procedures are followed at all times.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Proven experience managing complex facilities, including internal teams and external contractors.


• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple facilities functions.


• A working knowledge of building technology and planned preventative maintenance.


• Strong knowledge of health and safety, premises compliance, cleaning, security, and business continuity.


• Experience of contract management and working with specialist contractors.


• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.


• A practical, hands‑on approach to facilities management and the ability to undertake physical site duties.


• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.


• Relevant facilities management, health and safety, or trade qualifications – desirable.


• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

This Site Manager role would suit an experienced facilities professional who can combine operational leadership with practical delivery. A successful Site Manager will lead by example, maintain high standards across the site, and play a central role in ensuring the school remains safe, compliant, and fully operational.

Why Work with Education World?

• REC Audited Education Status – Recognised for the highest recruitment standards


• Weekly Pay – Paid every Friday, always on time


• PAYE Only – No umbrella companies or hidden fees


• Free CPD Opportunities – Access to professional development


• Rated 4.9 on Trustpilot – Trusted by hundreds of education professionals


• Dedicated Consultants – Local knowledge and ongoing support


• Candidate-First Approach – Your availability, preferences, and wellbeing always come first


• Referral Bonus – Recommend a friend and earn uncapped rewards (T&Cs apply)

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks in line with regulatory requirements and the REC Code of Professional Practice.

Education World is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.