Site Manager Vibrant Secondary School in Manchester ASAP Start

A vibrant and well-regarded secondary school in Manchester is seeking a proactive and technically skilled Site Manager to join its facilities team as soon as possible. You will play a key role in ensuring the school site is a safe secure and inspiring environment that supports the high aspirations of our students and staff.

As Site Manager you will take ownership of a multi-million-pound estate balancing daily maintenance requests with long-term strategic planning. This is a permanent position for a dedicated professional who takes pride in the physical presentation and operational efficiency of a school campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Estate Management: Overseeing the daily maintenance cleaning and security of the school buildings and grounds to ensure they are kept to the highest possible standards.

• Team & Contractor Leadership: Managing a dedicated site team and coordinating external contractors for specialist repairs ensuring all work is completed on time and within budget.

• Health & Safety: Acting as the schools Health & Safety lead conducting regular risk assessments fire safety checks and ensuring all COSHH and compliance documentation is up to date.

• Budgetary Oversight: Managing the premises budget negotiating with suppliers and identifying cost-saving or sustainable energy initiatives to reduce the schools environmental impact.

• Event Logistics: Coordinating the setup of rooms and technical requirements for school events exams and community lettings.

• Emergency Response: Taking responsibility for the opening and closing of the school site and acting as the first point of call for emergency call-outs or security breaches.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Proven experience in facilities management preferably within a school college or public sector setting.

• Technical knowledge of building maintenance (e.g. plumbing electrical or joinery) and the ability to perform minor repairs personally.

• A strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation (IOSH or NEBOSH qualification is highly desirable).

• Excellent leadership skills and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

• A commitment to maintaining a professional safe and welcoming environment for the school community.

Salary Competitive (Scale dependent on experience)

Application To apply for this Site Manager position in Manchester please submit your CV. This is an ASAP start for a permanent position.