Site Manager

You will join our Estates Team based at Paganel Primary School and be the main point of contact for the head teacher and Cleaning Staff on all Estate related matters. Working with the Central Team and reporting to the Estates Manager, you will have the ability to help drive refurbishment and capital programmes within your school environment and will assist the Trust Estates Manager in the delivery of the Trust Estates Management Plan that incorporates the above. Ideally you will have experience of site management in an educational and/or a multi-site environment, but more importantly you will have skill sets, health and safety knowledge and awareness, employee management skills, flexibility and determination to make a real difference to our Trust. Your remit will include defect rectification and playing an integral role in ensuring your school is safe and provide a learning environment conducive to learning. As we secure the need and funding for substantial premises and building improvements, you will assist the Estates Manager to project manage this work and ensure a quality service delivery is given to all stakeholders. We need a committed team player with excellent organisational skills - with the ability to work independently, manage time effectively and prioritise workload with high levels of drive and resilience. Results focused in your approach, you will act as a change agent through your enthusiasm for continuous improvement. In return we can offer you a competitive salary, the opportunity to join the local government pension scheme and a strong sense of shared moral purpose to make a difference to the lives of young people. The position has the option for the sole use of the school’s site house. The house is located external to the main school boundary and will be leased to the successful candidate under a Non Secured Tenancy Agreement, this enables an affordable benefit at a minimal rental cost. Please note : In line with Safer Recruitment Practice, a minimum of two references will be sought for shortlisted candidates prior to interview. One reference must be the candidate’s current/most recent employer. The Trust is absolutely committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults through its safer recruitment processes. The Trust expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students. As part of our due diligence an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. Rehabilitation of Offenders This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disc