Assistant Site Manager

Summary:

Assistant Site Manager job opportunity at a specialist school for students with autism.

About the School:

A school dedicated to providing a high-quality education for students aged 5–18 with autism, set in beautiful grounds. It is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

The Opportunity:

As an Assistant Site Manager, you will support the Site Manager and take on key responsibilities during their absence. This role is crucial in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and functional school environment for students and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key deputy to the Site Manager, leading site inspections and ensuring the school estate is well-maintained.
• Coordinate routine and reactive maintenance, liaising with contractors and service providers to ensure work is completed to a high standard.
• Supervise and manage site staff, ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Oversee cleaning management, including contractor audits, performance reviews, and emergency cleaning coordination.
• Lead inspections of grounds, trees, playing fields, and outdoor facilities to ensure safety and compliance.
• Coordinate site operations for school events, ensuring site readiness, health and safety, and logistical arrangements are met.
• Manage waste operations and oversee the maintenance, servicing, and repair of all school vehicles.
• Take charge of health and safety responsibilities, conducting daily checks, risk assessments, and incident response.
• Maintain accurate records for maintenance, inspections, audits, and statutory checks.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Experience in premises management or maintenance, ideally in a school or similar environment.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking initiative where needed.
• Hold a clean driving licence.
• Knowledge of health and safety, COSHH, and relevant statutory compliance.

Preferred

• Experience in managing site staff or leading maintenance projects.
• Interest in or experience with school events or outdoor facility management.
• Experience with fishing or willingness to support the school’s fishing club.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits including life insurance, subsidised lunches, and wellbeing support.
• Access to a range of perks such as free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme, and pension scheme.