School Site Manager - Facilities Management

G4S; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management provider is seeking a dedicated School Site Manager to ensure the upkeep and safety of the premises. This full-time role involves managing cleaning staff, overseeing compliance, and ensuring the smooth operation of essential systems. Ideal candidates will have experience in facilities management and hold an IOSH Managing Safety qualification. The role offers a salary of £14.39 per hour and various benefits including development opportunities and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Progression, training and development

Uniform provided

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Subsidised healthcare plan

Discounts on high street brands

Qualifications

• Experience delivering facilities management in an operational environment.
• Knowledgeable in relevant Health and Safety and risk assessments.
• Driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage cleaning and caretaking staff across the school.
• Communicate with the facilities team to ensure projects are on time.
• Ensure heating, lighting and alarm systems are operational.

Skills

Facilities management experience

Customer service skills

IT literate

Line management experience

Education

IOSH Managing Safety qualification

Job description

SCHOOL SITE MANAGER - FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Salary: £14.39 per hour

Working Hours: Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 10:30am and 6:30pm

Note: This is not a security based role

Location: Thomas Buxton, E1 5AR, Tower Hamlets East London

Do you take pride in creating a safe, welcoming and well‑kept environment? G4S Facilities Management is seeking a dedicated and experienced Site Manager to join our team. If you have a strong background in premises management and are ready to take responsibility for the care and upkeep of our site, we’d love to hear from you! This is a permanent, full‑time position with a 40‑hour working week. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the premises, maintaining statutory compliance, and overseeing the smooth operation of essential systems such as fire and burglar alarms, lighting, and heating. In addition, you will oversee cleaning and general site upkeep, including semi‑skilled maintenance work and contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Keyholder.
• Manage cleaning and caretaking staff across the school.
• Ensure staff complete projects effectively and communicate effectively in their roles.
• Communicate with the facilities team to ensure that projects are completed on time.
• Ensure that the building and grounds are secure when not in use.
• Ensure heating, lighting and alarm systems are checked regularly to keep them operational.
• Take responsibility for equipment orders across the school.

Requirements

• Experience delivering facilities management in an operational environment.
• Experience working to service performance KPIs.
• Line management experience combined with customer service skills.
• Knowledgeable in relevant Health and Safety, risk assessments, method statements and permit to work procedures.
• IOSH Managing Safety qualification.
• Understanding of statutory compliance.
• IT literate.
• Driving licence desirable.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Benefits

• Progression, training and development catered to you.
• Charity work - 1 volunteering day.
• Uniform provided.
• Annual leave entitlement – 20 days plus bank holidays pro rata.
• Charity work – Match‑IT and payroll giving.
• Refer A Friend incentives.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
• Subsidised healthcare plan.
• Confidential counselling services.24/7 support specialising in health and medical.
• Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.