School Site Manager – Secondary School – Hillingdon, London

Location: Hillingdon, West London

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

A well-established Secondary School in Hillingdon is looking to appoint a dependable and proactive Site Manager to oversee the daily maintenance, security and general upkeep of its school premises. The school is committed to providing a safe, clean and welcoming environment where students and staff can work effectively.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring that the school buildings, grounds and facilities remain in excellent condition. Working closely with the senior leadership team and administrative staff, the Site Manager will help maintain high standards across the site and ensure that any maintenance issues are addressed promptly.

This opportunity would suit someone with facilities management or premises experience who enjoys taking responsibility, solving practical problems and supporting the smooth running of a busy educational environment.

The Role

The Site Manager will oversee the day-to-day operation of the school premises, ensuring that buildings and outdoor areas are safe, secure and well maintained. Responsibilities will include coordinating routine maintenance, carrying out site inspections, monitoring repairs and liaising with external contractors when specialist work is required.

The successful candidate will manage opening and locking-up procedures, oversee access to the premises and ensure that security arrangements are followed. They will also monitor heating, lighting and other essential building systems, report faults and help coordinate planned maintenance.

Additional duties will include maintaining accurate premises records, supporting health and safety checks, monitoring cleaning standards and ensuring that classrooms and communal areas are prepared for daily use. The role may also involve assisting with room layouts for school events and responding to urgent facilities issues.

Requirements

Applicants should have previous experience in site management, facilities maintenance or a similar practical role. A good understanding of health and safety procedures, building maintenance and site security would be advantageous.

The ideal candidate will be organised, practical and confident managing contractors and prioritising tasks. Good communication skills, reliability and the ability to work independently are essential. Experience within a school or other public-sector environment would be beneficial.

What the School Offers

The school offers a varied position with responsibility for an important area of its operations. The successful candidate will work with a supportive leadership team and have the opportunity to contribute directly to maintaining a safe and welcoming learning environment.

Application

If you are interested in this Site Manager opportunity in Hillingdon, please send across your CV for consideration. The school is looking for someone who can start as soon as possible.