Site Services Manager - Severndale Specialist Academy

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Shrewsbury is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the effective management of school facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in health and safety regulations and possess strong communication and leadership skills. This full-time position offers a salary starting from £16.35 per hour with generous leave entitlements. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Continuing Professional Development

Local Authority Pension Scheme

Access to the School Advisory Service

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience in building, fire, asbestos, legionella, COSHH and health and safety regulations.
• Practical maintenance skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate.
• Willingness to undertake appropriate CPD including Fire Marshall, First Aid Training and Minibus training.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the management of facilities.
• Ensure security and general appearance of school buildings.
• Plan and prioritize work for self and site team members.
• Liaise professionally with all stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent IT skills, particularly excel

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to deal in a professional manner with all internal and external contacts

Remain positive when under pressure

Education

5 GCSE’s grades 9-4 (A* - C) including Maths and English

NEBOSH or willing to complete the training

Other relevant health and safety qualifications

Pool Plant Operations qualification (desirable)

Job description

Who are we

Severndale Specialist Academy is a multi-site Academy catering for children with special educational needs in Shropshire. Our children and young people can access Severndale Specialist Academy from Nursery through to Post 19 and have a range of learning difficulties.

Purpose of the Post

To take day-to-day responsibility for the provision of efficient and effective management of facilities and to support the school. Including ensuring that the security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards set by the school, and that heating and fire systems operate at optimum efficiency. The post holder will plan and prioritise own work and site team members without direct supervision. Evening and weekend work may be required. The postholder will require a full UK Driving Licence (manual).

The role involves liaising professionally, courteously, and politely with all stakeholders, trustees, members of staff, students, and parents.

Role requirements

• 5 GCSE’s grades 9-4 (A* - C) including Maths and English
• NEBOSH or willing to complete the training.
• Other relevant health and safety qualifications.
• Pool Plant Operations qualification (desirable).
• Significant relevant experience in building, fire, asbestos, legionella, COSHH and health and safety regulations.
• Practical maintenance skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate.
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to undertake appropriate CPD including Fire Marshall, First Aid Training and Minibus training.

Skills required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent IT skills, particularly excel
• Excellent organisational skills
• Remain positive when under pressure
• Ability to deal in a professional manner with all internal and external contacts

What is included

• Salary range Grade 6. SCP 18-22. Starting from £16.35 per hour.
• 37 hours per week for 52 weeks of the year
• Generous annual leave entitlement, starting from 25 days per year increasing to 33 days with long service.
• Monday – Thursday Start: 7.00am/Finish: 3.00pm
• Friday – start: 7.00am/Finish: 2.30pm
• Access to the School Advisory Service & Bike to work scheme
• Continuing Professional Development & Local Authority Pension Scheme

Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 7th November 2025

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12th November 2025

Attached documents

• Advert
• Person specification
• Job Description
• Application form