Site Manager - Welcoming Secondary School in Uxbridge

Job Title: School Site Manager

Location: Uxbridge, Outer London

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £28,000 – £34,000 per annum (Local Government Pay Scale / Outer London Weighting)

Role Overview

A welcoming secondary school in Uxbridge is seeking an experienced, proactive, and safety-conscious Site Manager to take overall responsibility for the maintenance, security, health & safety, and smooth operational running of the school campus. In this vital non-teaching leadership role, you will manage statutory building compliance schedules, oversee reactive and planned preventative maintenance, line-manage the site caretakers and cleaning staff, and coordinate external contractors to ensure a safe, secure, and pristine environment for all students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage statutory compliance schedules, executing and logging routine fire alarm checks, legionella water monitoring, COSHH safety, and emergency lighting inspections.

• Lead, schedule, and supervise daily tasks for the site premises team, cleaning staff, and external maintenance contractors.

• Carry out hands-on maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, glazing, and security repairs to maintain high standards across school grounds and facilities.

• Maintain premises security systems, acting as a primary keyholder for opening, closing, alarm responses, and out-of-hours emergency call-outs.

• Collaborate with the School Business Manager to plan capital works, monitor estate budgets, and maintain energy efficiency targets.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in facilities, premises, or site management, ideally within an educational or public sector setting.

• Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation, including COSHH, IOSH/NEBOSH guidelines, manual handling, and statutory building compliance.

• Practical, hands-on trades experience (carpentry, plumbing, or general maintenance repairs).

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with basic computer literacy for managing facilities management software and email.

• Full UK Driving License (MiDAS certification is desirable).

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Modern, well-maintained educational facilities with dedicated workshops and equipment.

• Highly supportive leadership team offering professional development opportunities (e.g., safety compliance certifications).

• Convenient Uxbridge location with excellent transport links (Metropolitan and Piccadilly Tube lines, local bus networks, and easy access to the A40/M25) plus free on-site staff parking.

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) enrolment and generous annual leave allocation.

Application

To apply for this Site Manager role at a welcoming secondary school in Uxbridge, starting ASAP, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.