Site Manager | Modern Primary Academy | Slough

We are seeking a proactive skilled Site Manager to take strategic and operational responsibility for the security maintenance health and safety and overall facilities management of our school campus. Working closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager the successful candidate will lead the premises team manage external contractors oversee capital works projects and maintain a safe high-quality learning environment for all pupils and staff.

Set in a bright modern campus featuring expansive outdoor sports zones specialized early years play facilities and community hubs this energetic primary academy serves over 400 pupils across Berkshire. The school combines high educational ambition with a strong commitment to providing a safe well-maintained physical environment. The site management team serves as an essential operational engine within the school utilizing digital asset tracking systems and planned maintenance frameworks to keep facilities running smoothly safely and efficiently every day.

• Strategic Premises Management: Plan and execute statutory maintenance schedules manage site improvement projects and oversee daily premises operations across the campus.

• Health & Safety Compliance: Serve as the Lead Health & Safety Officer conducting risk assessments fire safety checks water hygiene (legionella) monitoring and COSHH compliance checks.

• Security & Keyholding: Manage site security routines oversee CCTV and access control systems respond to emergency alarm call-outs and maintain perimeter integrity.

• Contractor & Project Supervision: Negotiate monitor and evaluate external maintenance contracts (HVAC cleaning grounds catering equipment) ensuring work is completed safely and to budget.

• Team Leadership & Budgeting: Supervise premises and cleaning staff delegate maintenance logs process work orders and manage the site operational budget alongside the Business Manager.

• Qualifications: Relevant qualification in facilities management (e.g. IWFM) building trades or IOSH Managing Safely. First Aid and Manual Handling certifications are highly desirable.

• Experience: Proven experience as a Site Manager Premises Manager or Facilities Coordinator within an educational setting trust or public sector facility.

• Skills: Strong practical maintenance skills in-depth knowledge of building regulations and health & safety law proficient IT skills and strong team leadership capabilities.

• Local Area & Community: Based in the bustling Berkshire town of Slough the school serves a diverse and ambitious local community. Positioned along the Thames Valley the area combines major business hubs historic sites like nearby Windsor expansive green spaces such as Upton Court Park and a supportive network of local families.

• Transport & Commuting: Slough benefits from outstanding regional transport connections situated with immediate access to the M4 (Junctions 6/7) M25 and M40 motorway corridors. Transit connectivity is exceptional with comprehensive local bus networks and direct Elizabeth line and Great Western Railway train services from Slough Station offering swift routes into London Paddington Reading and Heathrow Airport.

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