Site Manager – Progressive Secondary Academy in Northampton
Are you an organised, technically minded site manager ready to lead campus security, maintenance, and statutory safety across a large secondary academy in the East Midlands?
Progressive 11 to 18 state secondary academy based in Northampton
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 progressive academy in Northampton 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 Northampton starting ASAP, please forward your CV as soon as possible.
- Locations
- Northamptonshire
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