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School Site Manager

Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education
Posted a month ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire DN15 7PG, England

Salary

£31,364 - £33,945 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance
Employee Discounts

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  • A high-performing multi-academy trust is seeking an experienced Site/Facilities Manager to ensure statutory compliance and collaborate on projects for a safe learning environment.
  • Candidates should have experience in a premises site management role and possess Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths or equivalent.
  • The role involves supervising the site and cleaning team, conducting health and safety inspections, and maintaining operational schedules.
  • The starting salary is dependent on experience, with annual increments and inflation-linked increases.
  • Additional benefits include a defined Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible family-friendly policies, a minimum of 25 days of holiday, and various employee assistance programs.

Your new company
This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing multi-academy trust that are committed to providing an excellent education for all children, regardless of their starting point. The school actively participate in the regeneration of the areas we serve, placing outstanding schools at the heart of our communities to drive positive change. We are seeking an experienced Site/Facilities Manager to ensure statutory compliance and collaborate with the Business Manager on projects to create a safe and progressive learning environment.

Your new role
Will consist of;

  • Supervise the site and cleaning team, ensuring effective communication and task distribution.
  • Regularly inspect the site for Health and Safety issues, completing risk assessments and corrective actions as needed.
  • Maintain an operational schedule of work, prioritising tasks appropriately.
  • Keep accurate records of all work, including fire and water safety checks, and liaise with the Business Manager or Principal on work priorities. Manage academy minibus procedures and ensure all checks are completed.
  • Monitor energy and water consumption for efficiency.
  • Ensure contractors are inducted onto health and safety procedures, relevant risk assessments, and provided with the Asbestos register.
  • Oversee the safe moving of school furniture according to Health and Safety and Lifting and Handling regulations.
  • Manage site-related emergencies or closures, ensuring minimal disruption.
  • Open and close academy premises for various purposes, including lettings and maintenance.
  • Check alarms, fire equipment, and emergency procedures.
  • Oversee building maintenance and recommend solutions to the Business Manager.
  • Manage minor repairs and coordinate with external contractors for major issues.
  • Ensure lettings are conducted as per agreements.
  • Regularly check and control system functions, including heating, and report defects to qualified engineers.


What you'll need to succeed

  • Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, or equivalent.
  • Experience in a premises site management role, including line management experience.
  • In depth knowledge of building and maintenance management.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences, verbally and in writing, with the ability to gain credibility at all levels of the organisation.
  • Ability to create, manage and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, external agencies and other stakeholders.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
  • Highly developed planning and organisational skills and the ability to delegate appropriately.
  • Ability to use standard ICT packages including Microsoft Office.
  • Satisfactory DBS check.


What you'll get in return
Your starting salary with annual increments plus inflation linked increases. The starting salary within the grade advertised will be dependent upon your experience.
You will also receive:

  • A comprehensive induction and training process
  • Automatic enrolment into an increasingly rare and valuable defined Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates
  • Flexible family friendly policies from day one
  • Enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period
  • Holidays: A minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service)
  • A range of working patterns are available dependant upon the role

Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to:

  • Specialist information on a wide range of work-life issues
  • Emotional support and counselling for a wide range of personal and work issues
  • Legal guidance
  • Financial guidance and debt counselling
  • Child and dependent care support and advice
  • Support for managers

We are also a wellbeing employer with a dedicated wellbeing strategy and menopause policy along with menopause champions based in our academies.

Other benefits include:

  • Free flu vaccinations
  • Free onsite parking
  • Employee discounts such as competitively priced Synergy Car Leasing
  • Access to various discount sites

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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