Are you a dedicated premises specialist ready to oversee physical safety, contractor management, and site security within a high-achieving school environment? This could be an exceptional opportunity to lead a dedicated caretaking team in York.

• Renowned 11 to 18 state secondary school based in York

• Site Manager leading campus facilities, logistics, and statutory compliance

• Full-time, year-round role | ASAP Start

Our client requires an organised and efficient Site Manager to take immediate responsibility for campus upkeep, emergency repair triage, security systems, and statutory compliance logs. Working closely with the School Business Manager, you will ensure a safe, functional, and highly supportive learning environment across all school departments.

Key responsibilities include coordinating caretaker shift patterns, managing the building management system (BMS), tracking raw utility data, and running automated room comfort calibrations. You will also oversee the completion and logging of all statutory safety checks—including weekly fire alarm testing, legionella water safety cycles, emergency lighting diagnostics, and physical site security checks.

School Information

This highly regarded school in York is widely recognized for its academic standards, outstanding student conduct, and dedication to campus development. Senior leaders actively support the premises team with a realistic operational budget, dedicated administrative assistance, and fully funded pathways for advanced professional certifications.

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience in a site manager, caretaker supervisor, or commercial building maintenance role (school experience is highly desirable)

• Deep operational knowledge of current health and safety parameters, COSHH guidelines, and statutory building compliance data logs

• Strong practical skills across general maintenance operations (such as minor carpentry, basic plumbing, and structural repairs)

• Excellent communication and contractor liaison skills, with confidence using digital facilities helpdesk software

Application

To be considered for this Site Manager position in York starting ASAP, please forward your CV as soon as possible.