Job Description
Permanent School Site Manager Opportunity - Towcester- (Academics are acting as an agency in relation to this permanent role)
Are you an experienced school site manager looking for a rewarding, long-term opportunity in Towcester? We are seeking a dedicated school site manager to take full ownership of a specialist school's premises and lead the site team with pride and purpose.
This isn't just a maintenance job. This permanent position is a key leadership role where your work directly supports the education, safety, and wellbeing of children with complex needs. As a school site manager, you will be the driving force behind the safety, functionality, and future development of the school environment.
Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading the Site Team - Motivate and manage a committed staff team responsible for security, cleanliness, repairs, and day-to-day operations.
- Ensuring a Safe & Secure Environment - Oversee all health & safety compliance, risk assessments, emergency procedures, and ensure the wellbeing of everyone on-site.
- Driving Improvements & Projects - Work closely with school leaders to plan and deliver site developments, manage contractors, and ensure best value on all works and services.
- Managing Contracts & Compliance - Negotiate and monitor cleaning, maintenance, and building-related contracts while ensuring all legal and regulatory standards are met.
- Acting as Keyholder & Emergency Lead - Be the main point of contact for out-of-hours issues, alarms, and on-site emergencies.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in site or facilities management (ideally within a school or similar environment - including experience with a swimming pool).
- Strong health and safety knowledge and confidence with compliance requirements.
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
- Confidence managing contractors, budgets, and project timelines.
- Flexibility to support occasional out-of-hours needs.
- A full driving licence (essential).
- A calm, proactive, and solutions-focused attitude.
This is a fantastic permanent opportunity for a passionate school site manager ready to make a real impact. If you're based in or around Towcester and want a role where every day brings purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now through Academics - we are acting as an agency for this permanent school site manager role.
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