Senior Site Manager (Cams Hill School, Shearwater Avenue, Fareham, PO16 8AH)

Salary: £37,710.40 - £51,216.88 FTE (Depending on experience)

Full time: 37 hours, 52 weeks per year

Hours: 0600 – 1400 or 0800 – 1600 (these hours are negotiable and will be discussed at interview) 

Evenings and weekends will 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

• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and school policies

• Act as a key point of contact for health and safety matters across the school

• Maintain records relating to statutory compliance (e.g. fire alarms, Legionella, electrical and gas testing, asbestos)

• Monitor and where required undertake statutory checks, maintaining accurate daily, weekly, and monthly records

• Oversee the day-to-day management, maintenance and security of all school buildings and grounds.

• Supervise works on site, ensuring work is completed safely, to specification and within agreed timescales

• Ensure contractors comply with safeguarding and health and safety requirements

• Respond appropriately to emergencies, alarms and call-outs (Including Keyholding)

• Line-manage the in-house cleaning and Site team

• Take responsibility for the security and safety of the school buildings and grounds

• Carry out general repairs, maintenance, and overall site upkeep

• 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

• Manage planned preventative maintenance schedules.

• Prepare rooms and facilities for school activities, events and external use as required.

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

24 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays

NEST Pension

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.

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, submit your application as soon as possible.

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.