Site Manager – Secondary School in Bristol

We are currently seeking a dependable experienced and well-organised Site Manager to take responsibility for the facilities safety and smooth daily running of a respected secondary school in Bristol. This is a full-time permanent appointment beginning January 2026 ideal for a motivated professional seeking long-term career stability and the chance to make a tangible impact on a busy school community.

About the School
This Bristol school is highly regarded for its excellent behaviour strong pastoral systems and clear commitment to providing a safe well-maintained and inspiring environment for learning. The premises and site team are viewed as crucial to the schools success and there is a strong culture of mutual respect between teaching and support staff.

The school:
Has modern buildings and a mixture of indoor and outdoor spaces used daily by students
Hosts a busy calendar of after-school activities lettings and community events
Places staff wellbeing at the centre of its strategic planning
Promotes professional development for all staff including premises teams

About the Role
As Site Manager you will have a broad and varied remit including both hands-on and managerial responsibilities. These include:
Managing all daily site operations across the school grounds to ensure everything runs smoothly and safely
Leading and coordinating the work of caretakers cleaners and external contractors
Conducting routine and reactive repairs decorating and maintenance tasks
Ensuring full compliance with health & safety regulations statutory checks and record-keeping (e.g. fire alarms emergency lighting water testing)
Overseeing heating ventilation security and alarm systems and acting as a key holder for emergencies
Maintaining cleanliness order and high presentation standards across all internal and external areas
Supporting school events exams lettings and extended-hours programmes with logistics and setup
Liaising regularly with senior leadership on site development capital projects and long-term maintenance plans

This is a pivotal role that requires someone who can combine practical skills with strong coordination and leadership.

Experience and Qualifications
Proven experience in site or facilities management (experience in an educational setting is desirable but not essential)
Strong understanding of health & safety statutory compliance safeguarding and risk assessment
Practical skills across basic trades (e.g. carpentry plumbing decorating minor electrical work)
Ability to lead a team confidently delegate tasks and motivate others
High standards of reliability professionalism and integrity
Good IT skills for managing logs compliance records and communication

Salary
Support staff scale based on experience and responsibilities.

Application
To apply for this Site Manager role in Bristol please send your CV as soon as possible. Early applications are encouraged as the school may interview suitable candidates as they apply.