Senior Site Manager

Job title and organisation: Senior Site Manager - Broomfield South SILC
Salary: PO1 Point 27 - 30 £39,481 - £42,123
Hours: 37 per week - All Year Round
Contract: Permanent
Location: Broomfield South SILC, Broom Place, Leeds, LS10 3JP or within our partnership sites - Windmill Primary, Rodillian Academy or Future Steps Hub (White Rose Business Park)
Closing Date and Time: Sunday 1 November 2026

Start Date: ASAP

Interviews: Thursday 12th November 2026

Broomfield SILC is a generic special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with 4 sites: our main site and 3 partnership sites at Windmill Primary, Rodillian Secondary and White Rose Post 16. The SILC is based in the South of Leeds and caters for a wide range of needs from moderate learning difficulties; severe learning difficulties; complex and multiple learning needs; Autism and social and emotional and mental health needs. Some students have additional needs – physical; medical; speech and language; visual, hearing or sensory impairment. We are a very popular choice for parents and carers and currently have over 303 pupils on roll.

Broomfield secured a ‘Good’ Ofsted in March 2023 where inspectors commented that leaders have ‘high ambitions’ and ‘high aspirations for all pupils’ and that ‘staff are proud to work in our school’. I am very proud of our school community where staff are committed to supporting young people to fulfil their potential and prepare them fully for their future, particularly focusing on communication, independence, and emotional regulation.

We are exciting to share that our school is going to be rebuilt and will open to an additional 100 young people in September 2027. We are currently in the process of designing and planning the internal and external areas to ensure we will have an environment that fully supports the needs of our learners and our school community.

We are looking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Senior Site Manager to provide strategic leadership and management of our premises, facilities, health and safety, security and compliance functions across all school sites.

Working closely with the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you will have overall responsibility for ensuring our buildings, grounds and facilities are safe, secure, compliant, well maintained and fit for purpose.

The Senior Site Manager will act as the school's Competent Person for Health & Safety, providing professional advice and guidance on statutory compliance, risk management and safe working practices. You will lead the school's approach to premises compliance, planned maintenance, contractor management, procurement, budgets, projects, lettings and site security.

You will also lead and develop the premises team, setting priorities and ensuring high standards of operational delivery across all sites.

This is an important leadership role within the school and provides an opportunity to influence the development of our premises and facilities at a particularly exciting stage in Broomfield's development.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Significant experience of facilities, premises or site management.
• Strong knowledge and experience of health and safety legislation, statutory compliance and risk management.
• Experience of managing premises and maintenance budgets and achieving value for money.
• Experience of procuring, managing and monitoring contractors and service providers.
• Experience of leading, managing and developing staff.
• Experience of planned preventative maintenance, repairs, refurbishment and premises improvement projects.
• The ability to develop and implement effective policies, procedures, risk assessments and compliance systems.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to advise senior leaders and work effectively with governors, contractors and external agencies.
• A proactive, professional and solution-focused approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding and achieving the best possible environment for our children and young people.
• Experience of working within a school, public sector or multi-site environment and experience of capital projects and tendering processes would be advantageous.
• A relevant Health & Safety qualification, or willingness to work towards one, is essential. Qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH, Fire Safety, Legionella or Asbestos Awareness would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide strategic leadership for premises, facilities, health and safety, security and compliance across all school sites.
• Act as the school's lead adviser and Competent Person for Health & Safety.
• Ensure effective systems are maintained for statutory inspections, testing, risk assessments and compliance.
• Develop and oversee planned preventative maintenance and premises improvement programmes.
• Manage facilities-related budgets, procurement and contracts, ensuring effective use of resources and value for money.
• Commission and monitor contractors, maintenance providers and other external services.
• Lead and develop the premises team, ensuring clear priorities and high standards of service delivery.
• Contribute to the strategic development of our buildings, facilities and resources.
• Work collaboratively with the School Business Manager, Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governors.
• Help ensure that Broomfield provides a safe, welcoming and high-quality environment in which our pupils can learn and our staff can work.

We can offer:

• A welcoming and caring school with supportive colleagues.
• An opportunity to play a key role in the development of our school estate during an exciting period of growth and change.
• A varied and responsible role across a multi-site specialist education setting.
• A commitment to professional development.
• A workplace that listens to staff and values their expertise and contribution.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to the environment and experiences of our children and young people.

Kathryn Bryan

Headteacher

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age, or disability.

Broomfield South SILC Safeguarding Recruitment Statement

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to have an up to date DBS disclosure. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974;

It is a criminal offence for a person who is barred from working in regulated activity with children to apply for a role that involves such activity.

If shortlisted you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.

References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates prior to attendance at interview.

For successful candidates’ other relevant checks with statutory bodies will be carried out which may include prohibition from teaching, section 128 check and overseas criminal record if you have lived or worked overseas

Access: The Broomfield main site and our partnership sites have disabled access facilities, including a lift.

For further details please see our website - Broomfield SILC - Job Vacancies

To apply visit Search for Jobs | SAMpeople Recruit or by telephoning 0113 277 1603

Please note that Broomfield South SILC operates No Smoking or vaping policy

Reg Charity no; 1143948.

Role:

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, management and development of the school's premises, facilities, health and safety, security and compliance functions across all school sites. The role will serve as the school's Competent Person for Health & Safety, providing professional advice on statutory compliance, risk management, and safe working practices, and supporting the school in meeting its legal duties under health and safety legislation.

Working closely with the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will ensure that the school environment is safe, secure, compliant, well maintained and fit for purpose, supporting the educational needs of pupils and the operational requirements of the school.

The Facilities Manager has overall responsibility for premises management, statutory compliance, health and safety, budget management, procurement, contractor performance, planned maintenance programmes, capital projects, lettings and site security arrangements. The postholder will develop and monitor policies, procedures, risk assessments and maintenance strategies, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and best practice.

The Facilities Manager will lead, manage and develop the premises team, including the Senior Site Operative and Site Operatives, providing strategic direction, performance management and professional support. Whilst maintaining an overview of operational delivery, the Facilities Manager will delegate and monitor day-to-day site operations, maintenance activities, contractor coordination, security arrangements and lettings management through the Senior Site Operative, retaining overall accountability for service delivery, compliance, budgets and standards across all sites.

The Facilities Manager will act as the school's lead adviser on premises, facilities and health and safety matters, liaising with governors, contractors, external agencies and regulatory bodies, and contributing to the school's strategic planning and continuous improvement.

Main Duties:

Strategic Leadership and Management

• Lead and manage the school's premises, facilities, health and safety, security and compliance functions across all sites.
• Develop, implement and review premises-related policies, procedures, risk assessments and management systems.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and development of school buildings, facilities and resources.
• Advise the School Business Manager, Headteacher and Governors on premises, facilities and health and safety matters.
• Prepare reports, analyses and recommendations relating to premises management and compliance.

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Maintain overall responsibility for compliance with all statutory health and safety, premises and building regulations.
• Ensure effective systems are in place for fire safety, asbestos management, legionella control, COSHH, electrical safety, playground safety and other statutory requirements.
• Lead on the development, review and implementation of risk assessments and emergency procedures.
• Investigate significant accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring appropriate actions are implemented.
• Ensure accurate compliance records, audits, inspections and statutory testing schedules are maintained.

Premises, Maintenance and Projects

• Develop and oversee planned preventative maintenance programmes across all school sites.
• Identify, prioritise and commission maintenance, repair, refurbishment and capital improvement projects.
• Ensure appropriate arrangements are in place for site security, opening and closing procedures, emergency access, inspections and maintenance activities.
• Monitor the condition of buildings, grounds, specialist facilities and equipment, ensuring timely remedial action is taken.
• Oversee the management and maintenance of school vehicles and specialist equipment.

Contractor and Procurement Management

• Procure, commission and manage contractors, service providers and maintenance agreements in accordance with school procurement procedures.
• Prepare specifications, obtain quotations and manage tendering processes for premises-related contracts and projects.
• Monitor contractor performance, service standards, compliance and value for money.
• Ensure contractors operate safely and comply with school policies and statutory requirements.

Financial Management

• Manage premises, maintenance, health and safety and facilities-related budgets.
• Monitor expenditure, forecast future requirements and ensure effective use of resources.
• Prepare costed maintenance plans, project proposals and budget reports.
• Ensure best value principles are applied in all procurement and expenditure decisions.

Staff Leadership and Development

• Line manages the Senior Site Operative and premises support staff.
• Lead the recruitment, induction, training, appraisal and professional development of premises staff.
• Set priorities, monitor performance and ensure high standards of service delivery.
• Support succession planning and workforce development within the premises team.

Lettings and Facilities Management

• Manage the school's lettings provision and associated income generation activities.
• Ensure effective systems are in place for the safe management of lettings and community use of facilities.
• Monitor cleaning, grounds maintenance and other contracted services to ensure agreed standards are achieved.

Partnership and Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with contractors, consultants, regulatory bodies, emergency services and external agencies.
• Attend relevant meetings, including Health and Safety, Buildings and Premises, and Governor committees.
• Promote positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, visitors and external partners.
• Act as the school's lead contact for premises, facilities and health and safety matters.

General

• Promote and uphold safeguarding, health and safety, equality and school policies at all times.
• Contribute to the overall ethos, aims and development of the school.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.

Whole-school responsibilities

• Participate in the performance management process agreed in school.
• To be participative in the wider school team – carrying out duties and tasks, as required, especially at times of busy periods or to cover absence as directed by the Business Manager.
• Keep abreast of current Employment Law and Health & Safety legislation, requirement and good practice
• Develop good working relationships with outside agencies
• Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment
• Provide an excellent customer service to parents, pupils, colleagues and visitors to the school
• Comply with the policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• To undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post
• To be responsible for safeguarding all pupils and promoting their welfare by adhering to all child protection procedures.

Any Special Conditions of Service:

There is a requirement to submit to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau background check. There may be a need to occasionally work outside of school hours and off school premises, as required by the school. No smoking policy.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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