Site Manager - West London
Aspire People
Location: West London
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Site Manager to manage the day-to-day management, maintenance, and security of a West London based school. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised professional with strong facilities management experience to play a key role in ensuring the school provides a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.
Reporting to the School Business Manager, you will lead the site team and take responsibility for the effective operation of the school's buildings and grounds, ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation and statutory regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the school site, ensuring high standards of maintenance, cleanliness, security, and presentation.
Line manage and support the site team, allocating workloads and monitoring performance.
Develop and implement planned preventative maintenance programmes across the school estate.
Carry out regular inspections of the buildings and grounds, identifying maintenance requirements and ensuring timely completion of repairs.
Oversee the school's health and safety procedures, ensuring compliance with statutory legislation, risk assessments, fire safety, and building regulations.
Manage contractors on site, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and to the required standard.
Monitor and maintain key building systems, including heating, ventilation, lighting, alarms, CCTV, and access control.
Manage the school's security arrangements, including opening and closing procedures, emergency call-outs, and key holding responsibilities.
Support the planning and delivery of school events by coordinating room layouts and site logistics.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, compliance documentation, and asset registers.
Manage the site maintenance budget, obtaining quotations and ensuring value for money.
Work collaboratively with senior leaders to support the school's operational priorities and ongoing estate development.
Essential Requirements
Previous experience in a Site Manager, Facilities Manager, Premises Manager, or similar role.
Experience managing buildings, grounds, and facilities within a school, education, or public sector environment is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, statutory compliance, and building maintenance.
Experience managing contractors and overseeing maintenance projects.
Excellent organisational and leadership skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
Strong practical maintenance knowledge across a range of trades.
Good IT skills, including experience using facilities or maintenance management systems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and respond effectively to emergencies.
Desirable Qualifications
IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
Facilities Management qualification or relevant trade qualification.
First Aid at Work qualification.
Fire Marshal training.
Asbestos Awareness training.
Experience managing compliance in line with Department for Education guidance.
Safeguarding
Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, provide satisfactory references, and complete all pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.
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If you are an experienced facilities professional with a passion for creating safe, efficient, and inspiring learning environments, please submit your CV as we would love to hear from you.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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