Greet Primary School is a vibrant, diverse and welcoming school in Sparkhill, Birmingham. Our large site includes four main buildings, extensive outdoor spaces, a well‑established Forest School area and a range of specialist learning environments. This offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to work in a varied, rewarding setting where no two days are the same.

We are seeking to appoint a skilled and experienced Site Manager to join our dedicated whole school team.  The successful candidate will ensure that the whole school environment site is safe, secure, clean and well-maintained and that compliance requirements are met.  This is a hands-on role that combines leadership, operational oversight and practical maintenance responsibilities. 

We are looking for someone who can confidently manage a colleague within the team, lead on site compliance, liaise with external contractors and also carry out day-to-day maintenance tasks using practical trade-related skills such as basic plumbing, painting, decorating and general repairs.

SCHOOL VISITS ARE ENCOURAGED BEFORE APPLICATION.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Provide a strategic overview and effective management of all aspects of our large multi-building site, including security, janitorial & cleaning services and building and grounds maintenance. 

·       Take responsibility for the security of buildings, including key-holding duties and out-of-hours checks.

·       Liaise with external contractors, ensuring work is completed to a high standard.

·       Act as a key holder for opening and/or closing the buildings each day.

·       Supervise and support other members of site team.

·       Work with school leaders to identify site improvement and plan both immediate and long-term maintenance and premises projects.

·       Carry out general maintenance and repairs, ensuring work remains within delegated budgets.

·       Ensure full adherence to Health & Safety and Compliance requirements at all times.

You will have the following skills/ experience.

• ·       Previous experience of working as part of a School Site Team.
• ·       Strong knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety and wider compliance requirements.
• ·       Practical experience in general maintenance tasks and the ability to prioritise workloads for yourself and others.
• ·       A commitment to working to high standards at all times.
• ·       Ability to motivate yourself and support other members of staff effectively.
• ·       Competent and confident in using IT systems.
• ·       A flexible, positive approach and a willingness to be part of a supportive team. 

For full list of role details please see Job Description and Person Specification.