Site Manager | Outstanding Secondary School | Coventry

Position: Site Manager
Location: Coventry
Contract: Full-Time Permanent
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

An Outstanding Secondary School in Coventry is seeking to appoint an experienced and proactive Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of its modern and well-maintained campus. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing school community that places a strong emphasis on safety operational excellence and creating an exceptional environment for teaching and learning.

The school is renowned for its excellent facilities strong leadership and commitment to continuous improvement. Staff benefit from a collaborative working culture supportive leadership and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the effective management of the school site ensuring that buildings grounds and facilities are maintained to the highest standards and remain fully compliant with health and safety and statutory requirements.

Working closely with the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team you will oversee maintenance operations contractor management site security compliance checks planned improvement projects and the coordination of facilities services across the school.

This is a varied leadership role requiring excellent organisational skills practical problem-solving ability and experience managing a busy educational or commercial site.

• Manage the daily operation and maintenance of the school site

• Ensure compliance with health and safety and statutory regulations

• Oversee contractors maintenance schedules and improvement projects

• Manage site security access control and emergency procedures

• Monitor the condition of buildings grounds and facilities

• Maintain accurate compliance records risk assessments and maintenance documentation

• Support budget management procurement and facilities planning

• Ensure the school environment remains safe secure and welcoming for all users

This Outstanding Secondary School in Coventry provides an ambitious and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve academically and personally. The school has a strong reputation for excellence high expectations and positive relationships across the school community.

The premises and operations team is highly valued and plays a vital role in supporting teaching learning and the overall success of the school. Staff benefit from supportive leadership a collaborative atmosphere and opportunities to develop their skills and progress within school operations and facilities management.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in site premises estates or facilities management

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and building maintenance

• Experience managing contractors compliance and maintenance programmes

• Excellent organisational leadership and communication skills

• Ability to prioritise workloads and respond effectively to operational challenges

Desirable

• Experience working within a school or educational setting

• IOSH NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification

• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities within schools

• Experience managing facilities budgets and capital improvement projects

If you are interested in this Site Manager role at an Outstanding Secondary School in Coventry please submit your CV as soon as possible.