Building Services Manager

Marsh Hill Nursery School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7HG

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2027

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,598.00 - £34,434.00 Monthly Grade B

Building Services Manager job summary

A Site Manager at Marsh Hill Nursery plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the school’s premises, maintaining a safe, secure and well‑functioning environment for staff and pupils. The role involves overseeing site maintenance, repairs and grounds upkeep, managing health and safety compliance and statutory checks, and taking responsibility for site security, including opening and closing the premises and responding to emergencies. In addition, supports the setup of spaces for school activities, and works closely with the leadership team to ensure the site meets the needs of the school community.

This job provides oversight and management of security, janitorial and cleaning services at the school including associated staff. It manages the repairs and maintenance of the school site(s) to ensure a safe and functional environment. It also monitors and coordinates external contractors to ensure all services are completed efficiently and to required standards. It supports split and/or federated sites as required.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for a proactive, reliable and hands‑on individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and well‑presented school environment. The ideal candidate will have strong practical maintenance and DIY skills, a good understanding of health and safety requirements and the ability to manage compliance checks confidently. They will be organised, able to work independently and use their initiative, while also communicating effectively with staff and contractors/agencies. A flexible and responsive approach is essential, with a willingness to support school activities and respond to site needs as they arise, ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the premises.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Marsh Hill Nursery School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 4
• Education phase: Nursery
• Size: 115 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 4
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Marsh Hill Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/marsh-hill-nursery-school

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