Site Manager
University Technical College Norfolk, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6FF13 days remaining to apply
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 1am
Date listed
23 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,882 - £32,622 pa
Site Manager job summary
Part of the Community Schools Trust
Tel: 01603 580280
Email: office@utcncst.org
Website: https://www.utcn.org.uk
- Salary – Scale 6, Points 26-28, £30,882 - £32,622pa
- Permanent
- Full Time
- All Year Round
Are you a proactive, hands-on professional looking to take ownership of a vibrant educational environment? UTCN is seeking a dedicated Site Manager to take full responsibility for the care, maintenance, security, and safety of our school premises.
The Opportunity
As our Site Manager, you will be the backbone of our daily operations. From opening the gates bright and early at 07:30 to orchestrating the setup for major school events, open evenings, and examinations, your work will directly impact the daily experience of our students and staff. You will lead and mentor an Assistant Site Manager, build strong relationships with external contractors, and oversee site compliance and planned preventative maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Day-to-Day Operations: Manage daily site security (opening/locking up), hazard sweeps, deliveries, and locker management.
- People Leadership: Line manage the Assistant Site Manager and collaborate seamlessly with the cleaning team and external contractors.
- Maintenance & Compliance: Conduct minor DIY repairs, manage the Building Management and CCTV systems, and execute statutory health and safety compliance checks.
- Event Support: Coordinate room setups and parking for school activities, exams, governance meetings, and external community lettings.
- Adverse Weather: Ensure safe access to the building during winter conditions (gritting and snow clearing).
What We Are Looking For:
- Qualifications: A good standard of general education (GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above) alongside a relevant trade qualification (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
- Experience: Practical property maintenance experience, an understanding of school security/health & safety legislation, and experience monitoring contractor performance.
- Skills: Excellent DIY and IT skills, physical fitness for lifting/carrying, and a systematic approach to keeping audit-ready safety records.
- Personal Attributes: A proactive mindset to spot issues before they arise, the ability to build rapport with students, a calm demeanor under pressure, and a flexible approach to working hours to support evening events. A sense of humor and previous experience in a school environment are highly desirable!
Why Join UTCN?
This is a rewarding role for someone with a high level of personal standards and a determination to help ensure UTCN remains a top provider in the country. We offer a supportive working environment, a generous holiday package, and the autonomy to truly make the role your own.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today to join our dedicated team.
How to apply
A job description/person specification is available from ‘Attachments’.
For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our recruitment website to apply via the online application form.
Closing date: 6 July 2026
Interview date: TBA
UTCN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
‘This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About University Technical College Norfolk
- School type
- Free School, ages 14 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 421 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 14 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- University Technical College Norfolk website
University Technical College Norfolk (UTCN) is an exciting school created to developing tomorrow’s engineering and technology specialists. UTCN provides a comprehensive educational foundation for any student who has an interest in engineering, science, technology, maths or computing.
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