Site Manager | Successful Secondary School | Lambeth

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

Site Manager Role in a Successful Secondary School

A Successful Secondary School in Lambeth is seeking to appoint an experienced and proactive Site Manager to lead the day-to-day management of its well-maintained school site. This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming and ambitious school that places great importance on providing a safe, secure, and inspiring environment for students, staff, and visitors.

The school is recognised for its strong leadership, positive culture, and commitment to maintaining high-quality facilities that support outstanding teaching and learning. Staff benefit from a collaborative working environment, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to play a vital role in the continued success of the school.

About the Role

The successful candidate will oversee the operation, maintenance, and security of the school site, ensuring that all buildings, grounds, and facilities are maintained to an exceptional standard.

Working closely with the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you will coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, manage contractors, monitor compliance with health and safety legislation, and support the delivery of site improvement projects. You will also ensure the school remains a safe, clean, and welcoming environment throughout the year.

This is a varied leadership role suited to an organised, practical individual with excellent problem-solving skills and experience managing a busy site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation and maintenance of the school site

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations

• Manage contractors, maintenance schedules, and improvement works

• Oversee site security, access arrangements, and emergency procedures

• Carry out routine inspections and maintain compliance documentation

• Monitor the condition of buildings, grounds, and plant equipment

• Support facilities planning, procurement, and budget management

• Ensure the school environment remains safe, secure, and welcoming

The School Environment

This Successful Secondary School in Lambeth provides an inclusive and ambitious learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school has built a strong reputation for academic progress, excellent pastoral care, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The site team is an integral part of the school community, ensuring that the campus operates efficiently every day. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, a friendly team culture, and opportunities to develop professionally within school estates and facilities management.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

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

• Strong understanding of building maintenance and health and safety legislation

• Experience managing contractors and maintenance programmes

• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to prioritise workloads and work independently

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 refurbishment projects

How to Apply

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