Site Operations Manager

Anglian Learning; Bassingbourn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Learning is seeking a proactive Site Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day management of the Bassingbourn Village College site. You will ensure a safe, secure and well-maintained environment for students, staff and visitors, coordinating maintenance, cleaning and contractor work to support outstanding education.

Working with the Senior Leadership Team, you will drive health and safety compliance, oversee external contractors, and develop efficient site services while promoting a

Qualifications

• Experience in school or educational site operations.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and inspections.
• Proven ability to manage maintenance projects and contractors.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the school site, ensuring a safe, secure, clean and welcoming environment.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, statutory inspections and premises-related regulations.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance, site improvements and external contractors.
• Line manage the premises and cleaning teams.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to support efficient site services.

Skills

Health and safety

Facilities management

Contractor management

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Anglian Learning - Transforming Education Together

Contract Type: Full time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks - Core hours are 8am until 4pm Monday to Thursday, and 8am until 3.30pm on Friday but flexibility is required.

Expected Start Date: ASAP (subject to completion of relevant checks)

Interview Date: TBC

Role overview:

Anglian Learning is pleased to share with you an exciting opportunity for a Site Operations Manager to join Bassingbourn Village College.

As our Site Operations Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the school provides a safe, secure, welcoming and well-maintained environment for students, staff and visitors. You will lead the day-to-day management of the school site, overseeing premises maintenance, health and safety compliance, security, cleaning and contractor management. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will ensure the school's facilities operate efficiently and support the delivery of outstanding education. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, organised and solutions-focused professional who takes pride in maintaining high standards and fostering a positive learning environment.

This role presents a fantastic opportunity to work in a close-knit school community where everyone plays a vital part in fostering a welcoming and supportive environment, enabling students and staff to thrive.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead the day-to-day management of the school site, ensuring a safe, secure, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety legislation, statutory inspections and premises-related regulations.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance, site improvement projects and external contractors to maintain high standards across the school estate.
• Line manage the premises and cleaning teams, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to support the effective operation of the school, delivering efficient, responsive and high-quality site services.

As an employee of Anglian Learning, you would benefit from access to a range of employee benefits and Trust-wide initiatives. For an overview of the benefits on offer please refer to the Recruitment Information Pack.

Regrettably we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must either have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application or be in the process of obtaining this, as proof of right to work will be required during the recruitment process.

For further information about the role requirements, our Trust and school, please see the attached documentation on our website.