Assistant Site Manager

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time. 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Qualifications showing a good standard of basic literacy and numeracy
Start Date: 14^th December 2026
Salary: Grade 4-5, Points 7-19, with an annual starting salary of £27,274, dependant on experience and relevant skills.

This is a great opportunity to come and work in our very highly rated secondary school in central Manchester.

We are now looking to appoint a qualified or experienced person to be responsible for maintaining school buildings, grounds and sports facilities to a high standard.

Duties include site security, repairs, preventative maintenance, health and safety compliance, grounds upkeep, event setup, key-holder responsibilities, contractor liaison, and supporting the Facilities Manager, including managing site operations during their absence.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to join our very successful and over-subscribed school of 1500 students aged 11-18, supported by a hugely talented and hardworking staff team;
• Employer-funded membership of HSF Health Plan Core Scheme, helping you and your family (dependants under 21) to cover the costs of everyday healthcare, plus access to HSF Assist which includes a GP Advice Line, Virtual Doctor, Counselling, Legal Helpline and Perkbox benefits;
• Membership of the Greater Manchester Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions
• Staff Wellbeing Fund for initiatives, activities and social events that support staff mental and physical health, plus wellbeing benefits such as Cycle to Work and free use of the Fitness Suite;
• Excellent facilities in new and refurbished buildings, supported by the latest resources to support learning, plus free on-site parking, canteen facilities, and staff room;
• We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities school and committed to and actively promote equal opportunities for all our students and staff.

What we want from you:

• Ideally have experience working in an education setting as a site staff or similar role.
• Ideally have Health & Safety Qualification, Level 2 Technical Certificate in Joinery, and Level 2 Technical certificate in plumbing.
• Practical skills necessary to undertake general building maintenance, repairs and porterage duties.
• Possess the necessary skills within the joinery and/or plumbing trade.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work well within a team, yet able to
• Well organised with an adaptable and positive approach to all aspects of the workload.
• Professional and approachable with students, supportive of colleagues and visitors
• Supportive of the school's excellent staff attendance and punctuality record.