Building Manager

Building Manager

Building Manager – Education Sector

Thatcher Associates is assisting a Multi Academy Trust with the selection and appointment of a Site Manager / Building Manager to oversee one of their academies in Bristol.

The Trust

Our client is a large Multi Academy Trust with a significant number of schools located across the length and breadth of the UK encompassing primary and secondary education facilities.

The Role

They plan to appoint a Site Manager / Building Manager who will be based full time at one of their schools in Greater Bristol. The core function of the role is as follows:

• To ensure the structural upkeep and maintenance of all areas of the academy including the buildings, grounds and plant machinery.


• To ensure equipment, facilities, sports areas and classrooms meet the needs of the academies.


• To ensure all activities and work undertaken meets the H&S standards and are compliant with internal policies.

Responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the activity of two Assistant Site Managers / Building Managers.


• Ensure the security and safety of the Academy, managing the alarm and CCTV systems and contracts. This may involve outside of the normal working day on a rota basis.


• Regularly assess the condition of premises, grounds and facilities, prioritising maintenance and improvement works as required.


• Oversee the Academies PPM and Reactive Maintenance budgets.


• Work alongside the Academy Business Partner to plan and produce work schedules, appointing external contractors to undertake works as required.


• Oversee on-site grounds work to ensure a safe and tidy environment. This might include litter management, additional mowing, sports markings, gritting and snow safety measures.


• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.


• Monitor all maintenance and improvement works on site, ensuring high quality standards and minimising the disruption to students.

What’s on offer?

This is a great opportunity to work within an educational environment, providing benefit to the local community. Salary will be IRO £28 -35,000 + 31 days holiday (+Bank Holidays) + industry leading defined benefit pension scheme.

How to Apply

Please apply on line, or contact Fiona Corbet on (phone number removed) to obtain additional information.