Senior Site Manager

Grade F: £40,642 - £45,077 FTE

Full time: 37 hours, 52 weeks per year

Hours: 0600 – 1400 or 0800 – 1600

Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required

Start Date: As soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, proactive, and highly organised Senior Site Manager to oversee the smooth running of our school’s facilities. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference, contributing significantly to the high-quality education provision we strive to achieve across our Trust.

As Senior Site Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that the school site is safe, secure, and maintained to a high standard, creating a positive and supportive learning environment for pupils and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with all staff across the Trust
• Instruct and supervise maintenance and cleaning staff
• Take responsibility for the security and safety of the school buildings and grounds
• Undertake statutory checks, maintaining accurate daily, weekly, and monthly records
• Act as a key holder and attend emergency callouts when required
• Carry out general repairs, maintenance, and overall site upkeep
• Plan and prioritise maintenance work, liaising with the Director of Finance as needed
• Proactively identify defects and maintenance issues, taking action to minimise costs
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the school and its pupils
• Report defects beyond your expertise promptly, arranging external contractors where necessary
• Lead on all Health & Safety matters across the site
• Facilitate and supervise specialist contractors, ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety regulations

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About You

• Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills
• Able to respond effectively to reactive maintenance issues while managing ongoing tasks
• Experienced in site management (school experience desirable)
• Proactive, practical, and solution-focused
• Committed to maintaining a safe and high-quality environment

Essential Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) qualification, or willingness to undertake training

What We Offer
This role provides a fantastic opportunity for professional growth. In return for your hard work and dedication, we will support your development and help you achieve your career aspirations within our Trust.

In return we will provide you with

• 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
• LGPS Pension Scheme
• Supportive, friendly and committed colleagues who will welcome you to our school
• Commitment to your professional development and training opportunities
• Free tea and coffee           
• Free onsite parking 
  
• Access to the staff benefits programme which includes the ‘cycle to work’ scheme
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, flu vaccination and eye tests.

If you are passionate about maintaining high standards and want to play a key role in supporting education, we would love to hear from you.

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.