Site Manager | Outstanding All-Through School | Southwark

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

Site Manager Role in an Outstanding All-Through School

An Outstanding All-Through School in Southwark is seeking to appoint an experienced and proactive Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of its extensive school site. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking school that is committed to maintaining exceptional facilities and providing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

The school has an excellent reputation for academic achievement, outstanding pastoral care, and a strong sense of community. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, modern facilities, and a collaborative working culture where every member of the team plays an important role in the school's continued success.

About the Role

The successful candidate will lead the operational management of the school's buildings and grounds, ensuring the site is maintained to the highest standards while meeting all statutory health and safety requirements.

Working closely with the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, manage contractors, coordinate compliance checks, supervise the premises team, and contribute to ongoing estates improvement projects. You will also be responsible for ensuring site security, supporting emergency procedures, and maintaining a safe environment for the entire school community.

This is a varied leadership role suited to a highly organised individual with strong technical knowledge and experience managing busy educational or commercial premises.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the school site and premises team

• Coordinate planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs

• Manage external contractors and monitor service level agreements

• Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation and statutory inspections

• Maintain accurate compliance records and site documentation

• Oversee site security, access control, and emergency procedures

• Support facilities budgets and capital improvement projects

• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment across the school campus

The School Environment

This Outstanding All-Through School in Southwark provides an inspiring learning environment for pupils from primary through to sixth form. The school combines high academic expectations with exceptional pastoral care and places significant importance on maintaining first-class facilities that support outstanding teaching and learning.

The premises team is highly respected and plays a central role in the smooth operation of the school. Staff benefit from approachable leadership, a positive team culture, and excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

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

• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, compliance, and health and safety legislation

• Experience managing contractors and supervising site staff

• Excellent organisational, leadership, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to prioritise workloads and respond effectively to operational demands

Desirable

• Experience working within a school or educational environment

• IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent health and safety qualification

• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities within schools

• Experience managing facilities budgets and estates improvement projects

How to Apply

To be considered for this Site Manager position, please forward an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.