Position: Site Manager
Location: Dudley
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Site Manager Role in a Thriving Secondary School

A thriving Secondary School in Dudley is seeking to appoint an experienced and proactive Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of its busy and well-maintained campus. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful school community that places a strong emphasis on safety, operational excellence, and creating an outstanding environment for teaching and learning.

The school is known for its supportive leadership, excellent facilities, and commitment to continuous improvement. Staff benefit from a collaborative working culture, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a significant impact on the daily life of the school.

About the Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the effective management of the school site, ensuring that buildings, grounds, and facilities are maintained to a high standard and remain fully compliant with health and safety and statutory requirements.

Working closely with the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you will oversee maintenance operations, contractor management, site security, compliance checks, planned improvement projects, and the coordination of facilities services across the school.

This is a varied leadership role requiring excellent organisational skills, practical problem-solving ability, and experience managing a busy educational or commercial site.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation and maintenance of the school site

• Ensure compliance with health and safety and statutory regulations

• Oversee contractors, maintenance schedules, and improvement projects

• Manage site security, access control, and emergency procedures

• Monitor the condition of buildings, grounds, and facilities

• Maintain accurate compliance records, risk assessments, and maintenance documentation

• Support budget management, procurement, and facilities planning

• Ensure the school environment remains safe, secure, and welcoming for all users

The School Environment

This Thriving Secondary School in Dudley provides a welcoming and ambitious environment where students are encouraged to achieve academically and personally. The school has a strong reputation for its inclusive ethos, excellent pastoral support, and commitment to high standards across all aspects of school life.

The premises and operations team is highly valued and plays a vital role in supporting teaching, learning, and the overall success of the school. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, a collaborative atmosphere, and opportunities to develop their skills and progress within school operations and facilities management.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in site, premises, estates, or facilities management

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and building maintenance

• Experience managing contractors, compliance, and maintenance programmes

• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills

• Ability to prioritise workloads and respond effectively to operational challenges

Desirable

• Experience working within a school or educational setting

• IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent health and safety qualification

• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities within schools

• Experience managing facilities budgets and capital improvement projects

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Site Manager role at a Thriving Secondary School in Dudley, please submit your CV as soon as possible.