Site Manager Employer Underwood West Academy Reference P Cheshire Schools•Cheshire, England, UK Underwood West Academy is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable professional to the role of Site Manager to manage our buildings, facilities and Health & Safety. The Site Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the school in terms of timely maintenance and repairs of the buildings and grounds in conjunction with site improvements. They will assist the Vice Principal with Health & Safety management across the school and therefore a relevant Health and Safety qualification or training is desirable. The successful applicant will have a good level of numeracy and literacy and ideally experience of report writing and inspections/ checks. These are all done digitally in school and so a good level of knowledge of Microsoft Office is desirable. Key duties include being a key-holder, completing and updating risk assessments, checking fire alarm points, monitoring water temperatures, checking equipment, snow clearance and gritting in bad weather, general maintenance jobs around the school and other duties as required. The successful applicant will also be expected to carry out to a high standard simple plumbing repairs, simple joinery repair of equipment, decorating and some grounds maintenance. Experience in a similar role would be advantageous. Visits to school are encouraged and can be arranged by emailing. Hours and working weeks are negotiable but will include opening school at 6am. Key responsibilities

Maintain the school building and its grounds to a high standard and be able to organise tasks prioritising the most important first. Health & Safety. Manage records, information and data via the Trust compliance system (SmartLog). General buildings improvement and maintenance. Liaise closely with contractors. Ensure security, hygiene, maintenance and repairs within the school and school grounds are in good working order.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual that is able to prioritise tasks and work with autonomy. Excellent at fact finding and problem solving. Have good IT skills/computer literacy. Health and Safety understanding. Enthusiastic, positive and flexible approach to work and able to work independently. Highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children holding the strong expectation that all staff share this commitment also.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Site Manager to join a successful progressive and happy school. In return we can offer

A school community with a warm, positive, caring ethos. Experience of working in a thriving, successful primary school. Benefit from Blue Light Card offers.

We are a member of The Aspire Multi Academy Trust and offer a mutually supportive ethos with excellent opportunities for professional development. The school and the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. For all shortlisted candidates reference checks and online searches will be completed prior to interview. All successful candidates are subject to satisfactory references, medical checks, right to work in the UK and safeguarding checks (including enhanced DBS and a declaration of disqualification – Childcare Disqualification regulations 2009). For further information regarding this role please contact. We reserve the right to close this opportunity early due to high volumes of applicants. Required Experience Manager Key Skills

Business Development Company Policies Customer Service Financial Performance Revenue Growth Oversight Regional Sales Account Management Project Management Product Line Ensure Compliance Human Resources Procedures Sales Goals Direct Reports

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