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Site Manager

Job details
Posting date: 05 June 2024
Salary: £27,803.00 to £27,803.00 per year
Additional salary information: ESP (15-19)
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 July 2024
Location: DE23 3UX
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Highfields Spencer Academy
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Job Description
Post Title: Site Manager
Location: Highfields Spencer Academy Salary
Pay Range: NJC15-19
Hours of work: Full Time, Permanent- 37 hours per week
Reporting to: Director of Estates & Facilities & Principal or the Senior Leader
responsible for the Academy
Start Date: ASAP
Purpose of Role
▪ To provide efficient and effective site management to the Academy ensuring the security,
maintenance, cleanliness and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are
maintained in accordance with the Spencer Academies Trust standards.
▪ Assist the Principal and Academy Finance Manager to set the maintenance budget and plan.
▪ The Site Manager will have delegated responsibility for premises decisions following
appropriate discussion with the Director of Estates & Facilities / Principal / Director of School
and where appropriate will advise/support the Senior Leadership Team on matters relating to
premises and Health & Safety.
▪ To provide effective line management of the site and cleaning team as appropriate to the
staffing structure of the Academy.
▪ As part of the Spencer Academies Trust you may be required to work flexibly across the Trust
sites in agreement with the Director of Estates & Facilities.
Nature and Scope
Working as part of this important team you will be required to carry out the following duties. The
nature of the Academy Year requires some of these tasks to be done regularly whilst others will be
on an annual cycle.
The post holder will be expected to use all Trust standard computer hardware and software
packages where appropriate. Specific responsibilities include:
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Main Duties and Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include:
Health and Safety
▪ Ensuring that the Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements are maintained as
specified in the HSE Management System.
▪ To assist the Senior Leadership Team and Director of Estates & Facilities to formulate,
monitor, implement and review the academy’s Health and Safety policy, including the
introduction of all Risk Assessment procedures.
▪ To advise all employees as appropriate on Health & Safety matters.
▪ To continually assess the site for Health & Safety risks and to undertake regular Health &
Safety inspections as directed by the Local Governing Body, Senior Leadership Team and
Director of Estates & Facilities. Where appropriate the Site Manager will report to Governing
Body Meetings on Health and Safety.
▪ In co-operation with the Fire Service, the installation and maintenance of equipment for
protection against and escape from fire. Keeping records and initiating regular firepractices.
▪ Ensuring the EVERY and other health and safety management systems, processes and
practices are maintained accurately and timely.
▪ To ensure that compliance is up to date and recorded both physically (paper records) and on
the EVERY data base system.
Premises
▪ To plan, manage and/or undertake planned and reactive maintenance programmes, to include,
but not limited to, painting, decoration, joinery, plumbing, electrical and internal glazing to
include liaison with suppliers, overseeing contractors and monitoring service level agreements
in conjunction with the Director of Estates & Facilities.
▪ To be responsible for a minor repairs and maintenance budget as agreed with the Director of
Estates & Facilities / Principal / Head of School ensuring appropriate resources are maximised
and value for money is obtained within budget.
▪ Report on progress and provide advice to the Senior Leadership Team / Director of Estates &
Facilities.
▪ Monitor all service contracts including cleaning and catering to ensure that maintenance is
performed according to schedules.
The duties of the site manager include, but are not limited to, the following:
▪ To be responsible for the ongoing operation of the building services, ensuring that defects and
malfunctions are reported to the Director of Estates & Facilities and dealt with in a timely
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fashion. In the case of a serious malfunction the Senior Leadership Team must be informed
immediately.
▪ Be responsible as key holder for the premises, attending call-outs and emergencies outside of
the school day.
▪ To be responsible for ensuring clear and safe pedestrian accessto the school in particular during
adverse weather conditions (e.g. snow clearing, gritting etc.).
▪ To store and dispose of waste materials in a safe, hygienic manner ensuring that it is available
for collection as required.
▪ To undertake porterage tasks as required including setting up and clearing away furniture.
▪ To undertake maintenance task as requested.
▪ Maintain the COSHH register for all cleaning materials, paints and repair materials.
▪ To attend as necessary to visitors, such as contractors, utility supplier representatives, and
monitor any work being carried out.
▪ In conjunction with the Cleaning Contractors ensure that standards of cleanliness are
maintained. To undertake cleaning duties, interior and exterior, as appropriate.
▪ To assume delegated responsibility for compliance with statutory regulations relating to
asbestos, PAT and legionella and emergency light testing, gas and electrical testing – including
others as recorded on EVERY and to undertake risk assessments as appropriate.
▪ Responsible for the availability and operation of the premises during lettings, attending and
securing the school during/following regular and occasional lettings outside normal school
hours.
Management
▪ Undertake Appraisal and Performance Management for all staff that the post-holder line
manages and appropriately manage any underperformance with support from the Trust HR
Manager.