Assistant Site Manager - Vibrant Secondary School in Bristol - ASAP Start

A vibrant and high-energy secondary school in Bristol is seeking a motivated and "hands-on" Assistant Site Manager to join its busy facilities team immediately. This role is perfect for a Senior Caretaker looking to take the next step in their career or an experienced tradesperson seeking a stable leadership role within a large educational estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Site Operations: Assisting the Site Manager in the day-to-day running of the estate, including the direct supervision and timetabling of the cleaning team and junior site assistants.

• Reactive Maintenance: Responding rapidly to breakages, plumbing issues, or electrical faults reported by staff through the internal helpdesk, ensuring minimal disruption to teaching and learning.

• Compliance Testing: Performing and documenting statutory weekly and monthly testing of fire alarms, emergency call points, and legionella water temperature checks to meet rigorous health and safety audits.

• Grounds Management: Managing external contractors for landscaping, sports pitch maintenance, and arboriculture, ensuring the campus remains safe and aesthetically pleasing for students.

• Sustainability: Monitoring the school’s complex Building Management System (BMS) to ensure heating, ventilation, and lighting are used efficiently to reduce the school's carbon footprint and utility costs.

• Safety Audits: Assisting with termly health and safety walk-arounds with the Board of Governors, identifying areas for physical improvement, and maintaining the school's risk assessment register.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Prior school experience is essential: You must have a thorough understanding of working within a school environment, including an awareness of safeguarding and how site works affect the school day.

• Significant experience in building maintenance or site management within a public sector or large-scale educational setting.

• A trade background (e.g., Electrical, Plumbing, or Carpentry) is highly desirable to allow for in-house repairs.

• Good ICT skills for managing the online maintenance helpdesk, digital compliance logs, and email correspondence.

• The ability to lead a small team effectively and communicate clearly with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) regarding site priorities.

Salary

Competitive (Dependent on experience)

Application

To apply for this Assistant Site Manager position in Bristol, please submit your CV. We are looking for an immediate start for a candidate who can hit the ground running.