Site Services Manager - Howes Primary School

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Site Services Manager Wanted

Are you an experienced professional who takes pride in keeping things running smoothly? Do you enjoy working in a vibrant environment where children’s laughter fills the air? If so, we’d love to welcome you into our school family!

We are looking for a Site Services Manager to join our cheerful and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-kept environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in site or facilities management, a positive, can-do attitude, and a genuine enjoyment of working around children.

The role will include a wide range of responsibilities and duties connected with the fabric of the building, health and safety, grounds and facilities, maintenance and security including:

• Ensure that the building and site are secure, including during out of school hours and take remedial action if required.
• Act as the designated key holder for the school premises
• Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting, security and fire safety.
• Undertake minor repairs (not requiring qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site.
• Arrange emergency repairs.
• Arrange regular maintenance and safety checks.
• Oversee onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards and within required timescales
• Monitor stock and order supplies
• Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the school.
• Perform duties in line with Health and Safety and COSHH regulations and take action where hazards are identified. Report serious hazards to line manager immediately.
• Undertake regular health and safety checks of building, grounds, fixtures and fittings and equipment in line with other schedules.
• Monitor and manage the work of cleaning staff.
• Oversee and help make decisions on all planned maintenance, working closely with the Business Manager.
• Ensure the operation and maintenance of specialised equipment following training, eg gritter.
• Facilitate evening and weekend lettings (as required) and carry out associated tasks in line with local agreements.
• Handle purchasing card for the purchase of materials to carry out repairs.
• Full UK driving licence required and be prepared to drive a minibus after training.
• Is honest, able to work effectively with little supervision, calm and patient when under pressure, co-operative with other employees, parents and visitors.
• Is able to show initiative and work proactively to ensure the smooth running of the site.
• Has reading, writing and numeracy skills sufficient to check timesheets, delivery notes, forms etc.
• Able to be part of our school community keeping our children at the heart of all we do.

We offer a warm, inclusive school community that feels like family, supportive leadership and colleagues, training and development opportunities, and a role where your work truly makes a difference every day.

A 3 bedroom detached house within the school grounds is also available for the successful candidate to live in if they choose to (optional). This will be a separate arrangement through a legal tenancy agreement with the landlord Coventry City Council. The rent on the property is substantially substituted as part of the job offer.

We would expect our new Site Services Manager to take up the post on 1st September 2025 or sooner if possible, once safeguarding clearances have been obtained. Please note that this is a 52 week contract and not term time only. You will be expected to work during the school holidays.

Apply today and help us keep our school shining!

For an informal visit please contact the school by telephone on 02476 411711 or email Nikki.crowley@howes.coventry.sch.uk

Interviews will be held on Friday 11th July or Monday 14th July.

You’ll need to be a strong team player with excellent communication skills, capable of managing maintenance and repair work efficiently, and flexible enough to respond to the needs of a busy school day. Experience in managing a team of cleaners is desirable, and we’re looking for someone who holds high standards and attention to detail. A solid understanding of health and safety regulations and the ability to ensure compliance across the site is essential.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.