Site Manager – Leading Secondary School in Swindon

Are you ready to take complete ownership of a busy expanding school estate A prestigious secondary school in Swindon is looking for a proactive experienced Facilities Site Manager to head up their premises department on a permanent full-time basis starting immediately.

In this crucial management role you will be the linchpin of the schools physical infrastructure. You will lead the estates team from the front balancing strategic facilities planning with hands-on problem-solving to ensure our campus is safe compliant and ready to inspire every single day.

Job Overview

Reporting directly to the Operations Director you will assume total responsibility for site management statutory health and safety compliance premises security building maintenance schedules and the direct supervision of caretaker staff. This is an autonomous high-impact role designed for a dynamic leader with a strong background in property maintenance estates or facilities management.

Key Responsibilities

• Estates & Maintenance Strategy: Direct both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across all school buildings grounds and utility plants.

• Health Safety & Compliance Lead: Maintain rigorous compliance with statutory regulations including managing fire safety asbestos logs legionella testing records and regular risk assessments.

• Contractor & Project Oversight: Source quotes manage external vendor relationships and oversee specialist contractors during term-time works and school holiday capital projects.

• Security & Emergency Protocols: Oversee comprehensive site security systems (CCTV alarms electronic gates) and act as the principal emergency keyholder.

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead mentor and rota a dedicated team of caretakers and maintenance staff to guarantee seamless daily site coverage.

• Sustainability & Asset Tracking: Manage the schools asset register monitor utility usage to drive energy efficiency and oversee waste and environmental initiatives.

The School & Whats on Offer

• Autonomous Leadership: A respected role offering the freedom to implement long-term improvements and modernize estate operations.

• Competitive Salary: A lucrative senior salary package ranging from per annum (commensurate with experience and qualifications).

• Benefits & Security: Full-time year-round contract featuring a generous holiday entitlement robust pension scheme and free on-site staff parking.

• Growth & Training: Dedicated budget and support for professional certifications (such as NEBOSH IOSH or IWFM).

Candidate Requirements

• Proven Experience: Extensive background in facilities management estate operations or building services management (education sector experience is highly desirable).

• Compliance Knowledge: Sound up-to-date knowledge of UK building regulations health & safety legislation and school compliance standards.

• Management Capability: Demonstrated ability to lead organize and inspire a hands-on maintenance team in a fast-paced environment.

• Practical & Technical Skills: Excellent diagnostic skills for building faults alongside strong IT literacy for logging compliance data and managing helpdesks.

• Mandatory Clearance: An enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or preparedness to complete a check prior to commencement).

Ready to make your mark as the driving force behind a top-tier school estate Submit your CV today to arrange an interview and tour of the facilities!