School Site Manager

📍 Location: Birmingham
📅 Temporary, Full-Time Opportunity
💰 Pay Rate: From £15.00 per hour
⏰ Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
🚨 Immediate Start Available
📚 Sector: Education & Facilities Management

Blue Arrow is currently recruiting for an experienced and proactive School Site Manager to join a busy school in Birmingham. This is an ongoing temporary position with the potential to become a permanent role for the right candidate.

As the Site Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the school environment remains safe, secure, compliant, and well-maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with previous school site management experience who is passionate about facilities management and maintaining high operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and support the site team, allocating duties and monitoring performance.
Ensure the security of the school premises, including key holder responsibilities, alarm systems, CCTV, and site access control.
Oversee the maintenance and operation of buildings, grounds, equipment, and facilities.
Carry out minor repairs and coordinate contractors for larger maintenance projects.
Monitor cleaning standards and work closely with external contractors to maintain a high-quality environment.
Manage health and safety compliance, risk assessments, statutory checks, and site records.
Coordinate contractor access, deliveries, lettings, and community use of school facilities.
Support emergency procedures and ensure the site is prepared for adverse weather or unexpected incidents.
Manage site equipment, stock levels, furniture moves, and room setups for school events.
Assist with school vehicle maintenance and, where required, drive school minibuses.
Promote safeguarding, health and safety, and the Trust's values at all times.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

✅ Previous experience as a Site Manager within an educational setting (essential)
✅ An Enhanced DBS Certificate dated within the last 12 months or registered on the DBS Update Service
✅ Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH, and compliance requirements
✅ Experience using CAFM (Computer-Aided Facilities Management) systems
✅ Excellent organisational and time management skills
✅ The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
✅ A hands-on approach with strong problem-solving abilities
✅ A reliable, professional, and proactive attitude

Why Work with Blue Arrow?

Weekly pay
Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment
Company pension scheme
Holiday pay accrual
Access to the Blue Arrow App, allowing you to:
- View shifts and assignments
- Confirm hours worked
- Submit timesheets
- Access additional job opportunities
Opportunity to secure a permanent position
Ongoing work with a trusted recruitment agency