School Site Manager

Our client, a local school, is seeking an experienced and proactive Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day management, maintenance and security of a busy school site near Iver.

This is a varied and hands-on role that would suit someone with strong facilities, premises or site management experience who takes pride in maintaining safe, secure and well-presented environments.

Working closely with the school leadership team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the premises while maintaining high standards of health, safety and compliance.

The role is 37 hours per week. Driving licence is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation, maintenance and security of the school site and grounds.
• Ensure all buildings, facilities and outdoor areas are safe, clean, secure and well maintained.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Monitor and manage health and safety procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Carry out regular site inspections, risk assessments and safety checks.
• Manage contractors and oversee works carried out on site.
• Line manage the Assistant Site Officer and coordinate with the cleaning contractor supervisor to maintain high standards across the site.
• Support the preparation and setup for school events, activities and lettings.
• Assist with site security, including opening and closing procedures where required.
• Drive and maintain the school minibus as required, subject to the appropriate licence and necessary checks.
• Maintain accurate records relating to maintenance, compliance and health and safety.

About You

• Previous experience in a Site Manager, Facilities Manager, Caretaker, Premises Manager or similar role.
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and building compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating contractors and maintenance schedules.
• Practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• Experience supervising staff or contractors.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Flexible approach and willingness to support occasional out-of-hours activities and events.

Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.

As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.