Site Manager – Welcoming Secondary School in Uxbridge

Job Title: School Site Manager

Location: Uxbridge Outer London

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary:per annum (Local Government Pay Scale / Outer London Weighting)

Role Overview

A welcoming secondary school in Uxbridge is seeking an experienced proactive and safety-conscious Site Manager to take overall responsibility for the maintenance security health & safety and smooth operational running of the school this vital non-teaching leadership role you will manage statutory building compliance schedules oversee reactive and planned preventative maintenance line-manage the site caretakers and cleaning staff and coordinate external contractors to ensure a safe secure and pristine environment for all students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage statutory compliance schedules executing and logging routine fire alarm checks legionella water monitoring COSHH safety and emergency lighting inspections.

• Lead schedule and supervise daily tasks for the site premises team cleaning staff and external maintenance contractors.

• Carry out hands-on maintenance plumbing carpentry glazing and security repairs to maintain high standards across school grounds and facilities.

• Maintain premises security systems acting as a primary keyholder for opening closing alarm responses and out-of-hours emergency call-outs.

• Collaborate with the School Business Manager to plan capital works monitor estate budgets and maintain energy efficiency targets.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in facilities premises or site management ideally within an educational or public sector setting.

• Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation including COSHH IOSH/NEBOSH guidelines manual handling and statutory building compliance.

• Practical hands-on trades experience (carpentry plumbing or general maintenance repairs).

• Strong leadership communication and organizational skills with basic computer literacy for managing facilities management software and email.

• Full UK Driving License (MiDAS certification is desirable).

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Modern well-maintained educational facilities with dedicated workshops and equipment.

• Highly supportive leadership team offering professional development opportunities (e.g. safety compliance certifications).

• Convenient Uxbridge location with excellent transport links (Metropolitan and Piccadilly Tube lines local bus networks and easy access to the A40/M25) plus free on-site staff parking.

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) enrolment and generous annual leave allocation.

Application

To apply for this Site Manager role at a welcoming secondary school in Uxbridge starting ASAP please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.