Site Manager | Secondary School | Walsall

Position: Site Manager
Location: Walsall
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate / Negotiable

A well-established secondary school in Walsall is seeking to appoint a Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day operational management of the school premises. This is a full-time role within a busy and supportive school environment that values safety organisation and effective site management.

The site team plays a key role in ensuring the school buildings and grounds are safe secure well maintained and fully operational for staff and students.

You will be responsible for the overall management maintenance and security of the school site ensuring all facilities are safe compliant and fit for purpose.

The role includes supervising caretaking and cleaning operations managing contractors overseeing health and safety compliance and supporting site improvement and maintenance projects.

You will work closely with senior leadership and external providers to ensure the smooth daily running of the school premises.

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the school site and facilities

• Ensure the security of buildings and grounds

• Supervise maintenance caretaking and cleaning operations

• Manage contractors and planned maintenance works

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

• Carry out regular site inspections and risk assessments

• Support premises budgeting and resource management

• Maintain safeguarding and site security procedures

This secondary school in Walsall provides a supportive and inclusive environment where site safety operational efficiency and student wellbeing are a key priority.

The site team works collaboratively to maintain a safe clean and well-organised learning environment that supports high-quality education.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in site management facilities or premises management

• Strong understanding of health and safety compliance

• Experience managing contractors and maintenance schedules

• Good organisational communication and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and lead a team

Desirable

• Experience working in a school or education setting

• Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH or NEBOSH)

• Knowledge of safeguarding and compliance within schools

If you are interested in this Site Manager role in Walsall please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.