Site Manager - Mixed Secondary School - Redbridge

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

Site Manager

A thriving Mixed Secondary School in the London Borough of Redbridge is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead its premises team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and highly organised individual to take responsibility for the daily operation, maintenance and security of a busy secondary school site. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring that students, staff and visitors benefit from a safe, secure and exceptionally well-maintained learning environment.

The Site Manager will oversee all aspects of site management including planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, contractor management, site security and health and safety compliance. You will manage the premises team, coordinate maintenance schedules and ensure statutory inspections are completed efficiently.

Responsibilities include supervising contractors, monitoring premises budgets, arranging servicing of equipment, maintaining compliance records and ensuring the school meets all health and safety legislation.

You will also support capital improvement projects, oversee site security procedures, coordinate emergency maintenance and ensure school facilities are prepared for examinations, performances, parents' evenings and community events.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will identify opportunities to improve the school environment while maintaining exceptionally high operational standards.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, excellent organisational abilities and previous experience managing school or commercial premises.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Mixed Secondary School in Redbridge with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing and continuous improvement.

The school serves a diverse community and is recognised for its supportive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Students are respectful, motivated and eager to succeed, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.

The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that prepares students exceptionally well for further education and future careers.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership, excellent facilities, shared best practice and outstanding opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• Previous Site Manager or Premises Manager experience
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Experience managing contractors and maintenance programmes
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills
• Budget management experience desirable
• Good practical maintenance knowledge
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workloads effectively

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.