Site Manager at E-ACT Shenley Academy

25 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/ENTWMH/19455

Location

Shenley Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 4HE

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£33,699.00 - £39,152.00 Annually (FTE)
NJC SCP 22-28

Closing Date

9:00am, 3rd Mar 2026

Start Date

TBC

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

About this Role

Job Title: Site Manager

Location: Shenley Academy, Shenley Lane, Birmingham, B29 4HE

Please note that this role is based at Shenley Academy.

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you ready to step into a rewarding role within one of our dynamic national teams? Whether your expertise lies in Finance, Estates, IT, Operations, or People, we believe in harnessing innovation and collaboration to drive excellence across our trust. We are excited to welcome passionate professionals who want to make a meaningful impact.

Our estates professionals play a crucial role in supporting academies across England, ensuring thousands of children learn in safe, inspiring environments. Now, we’re looking for a proactive and skilled Site Manager to join us at Shenley Academy and help shape the future of our school community.

As our Site Manager, you’ll be the go‑to expert for ensuring our academy is secure, compliant, well‑maintained and ready to support exceptional learning every day.

Key Responsibilities:

To be responsible for the security and safety of the Academies contents and users at all times, including holiday periods and out of hours. This will include managing alarm and CCTV contracts and systems to ensure effectiveness.
To ensure that the relevant Health and Safety regulations are followed, and that the work is carried out with minimum disruption to the students learning and an accurate record of compliance is maintained using the Regional Facilities Matrix.
To regularly assess the condition of the premises, site and grounds with the Estates Business Partner and/or Headteacher and produce a rolling programme of remedial works and maintenance that will inform the budget setting process and will ensure the site and premises are maintained to a high standard and safe for all to use.
To manage, monitor and provide quality control for work and contracts outsourced to external contractors, ensuring operators comply with the terms of the contract or service requested and that they follow all Health and Safety procedures.
To lead on the Academies H&S meetings on a quarterly basis with support from the Estates Business Partner.

Pay range: NJC SCP 22-28: £33,699 - £39,152 per annum.

Full time, Permanent basis.

Qualifications and Skills:

Level 3 qualification (minimum)
Management and/or facilities-related qualifications
Knowledge of building systems & security management
COSHH certification

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.